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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,398 and 948,478

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,398 and 948,478 is: 1,937,154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,398 : 948,478 = 948,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,398/948,478 = 948,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,398x = 948,478 × 948,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,398x = 899,610,516,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,610,516,484/464,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937,154.16

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