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Finding the Third Proportional to 463,720 and 977,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 463,720 and 977,250 is: 2,059,470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,720 : 977,250 = 977,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,720/977,250 = 977,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,720x = 977,250 × 977,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,720x = 955,017,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,017,562,500/463,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059,470.29

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