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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,391 and 948,462.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,391 and 948,462.75 is: 1,937,121.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,391 : 948,462.75 = 948,462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,391/948,462.75 = 948,462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,391x = 948,462.75 × 948,462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,391x = 899,581,588,137.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,581,588,137.56/464,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937,121.06

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