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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,385 and 948,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,385 and 948,450 is: 1,937,094.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,385 : 948,450 = 948,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,385/948,450 = 948,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,385x = 948,450 × 948,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,385x = 899,557,402,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,557,402,500/464,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937,094.01

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