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Finding the Third Proportional to 463,562 and 962,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 463,562 and 962,650 is: 1,999,074.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,562 : 962,650 = 962,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,562/962,650 = 962,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,562x = 962,650 × 962,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,562x = 926,695,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,695,022,500/463,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999,074.61

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