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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,374 and 948,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,374 and 948,428 is: 1,937,050.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,374 : 948,428 = 948,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,374/948,428 = 948,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,374x = 948,428 × 948,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,374x = 899,515,671,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,515,671,184/464,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937,050.03

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