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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,748 and 938,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,748 and 938,376 is: 1,902,870.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,748 : 938,376 = 938,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,748/938,376 = 938,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,748x = 938,376 × 938,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,748x = 880,549,517,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,549,517,376/462,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902,870.50

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