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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,043 and 982,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,043 and 982,995 is: 2,082,305.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,043 : 982,995 = 982,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,043/982,995 = 982,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,043x = 982,995 × 982,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,043x = 966,279,170,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,279,170,025/464,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082,305.24

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