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Finding the Third Proportional to 463,672 and 977,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 463,672 and 977,159 is: 2,059,299.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,672 : 977,159 = 977,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,672/977,159 = 977,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,672x = 977,159 × 977,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,672x = 954,839,711,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,839,711,281/463,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059,299.92

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