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Finding the Third Proportional to 465,798 and 997,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 465,798 and 997,995 is: 2,138,253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,798 : 997,995 = 997,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,798/997,995 = 997,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,798x = 997,995 × 997,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,798x = 995,994,020,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,994,020,025/465,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138,253.11

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