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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,968 and 985,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,968 and 985,734 is: 2,089,759.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,968 : 985,734 = 985,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,968/985,734 = 985,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,968x = 985,734 × 985,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,968x = 971,671,518,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,671,518,756/464,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089,759.98

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