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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,996 and 982,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,996 and 982,836 is: 2,086,338.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,996 : 982,836 = 982,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,996/982,836 = 982,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,996x = 982,836 × 982,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,996x = 965,966,602,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,966,602,896/462,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086,338.98

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