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Finding the Third Proportional to 465,432 and 960,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 465,432 and 960,753 is: 1,983,203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,432 : 960,753 = 960,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,432/960,753 = 960,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,432x = 960,753 × 960,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,432x = 923,046,327,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,046,327,009/465,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983,203.40

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