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Finding the Third Proportional to 463,664 and 988,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 463,664 and 988,570 is: 2,107,713.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,664 : 988,570 = 988,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,664/988,570 = 988,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,664x = 988,570 × 988,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,664x = 977,270,644,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,270,644,900/463,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107,713.01

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