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Finding the Third Proportional to 461,587 and 959,866

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Solution

The third proportional to 461,587 and 959,866 is: 1,996,032.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,587 : 959,866 = 959,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,587/959,866 = 959,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,587x = 959,866 × 959,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,587x = 921,342,737,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,342,737,956/461,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996,032.68

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