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Finding the Third Proportional to 461,568 and 969,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 461,568 and 969,720 is: 2,037,309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,568 : 969,720 = 969,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,568/969,720 = 969,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,568x = 969,720 × 969,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,568x = 940,356,878,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,356,878,400/461,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037,309.52

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