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Finding the Third Proportional to 461,148 and 972,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 461,148 and 972,427 is: 2,050,565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,148 : 972,427 = 972,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,148/972,427 = 972,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,148x = 972,427 × 972,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,148x = 945,614,270,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,614,270,329/461,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050,565.70

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