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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,852 and 938,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,852 and 938,580 is: 1,903,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,852 : 938,580 = 938,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,852/938,580 = 938,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,852x = 938,580 × 938,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,852x = 880,932,416,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,932,416,400/462,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903,270.20

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