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Finding the Third Proportional to 463,674 and 977,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 463,674 and 977,164 is: 2,059,312.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,674 : 977,164 = 977,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,674/977,164 = 977,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,674x = 977,164 × 977,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,674x = 954,849,482,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,849,482,896/463,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059,312.11

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