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Finding the Third Proportional to 463,392 and 1,082,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 463,392 and 1,082,622 is: 2,529,328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,392 : 1,082,622 = 1,082,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,392/1,082,622 = 1,082,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,392x = 1,082,622 × 1,082,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,392x = 1,172,070,394,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,070,394,884/463,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529,328.07

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