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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,386 and 948,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,386 and 948,451 is: 1,937,093.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,386 : 948,451 = 948,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,386/948,451 = 948,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,386x = 948,451 × 948,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,386x = 899,559,299,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,559,299,401/464,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937,093.92

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