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Finding the Third Proportional to 463,768 and 977,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 463,768 and 977,352 is: 2,059,687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,768 : 977,352 = 977,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,768/977,352 = 977,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,768x = 977,352 × 977,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,768x = 955,216,931,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,216,931,904/463,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059,687.02

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