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Finding the Third Proportional to 465,993 and 999,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 465,993 and 999,954 is: 2,145,757.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,993 : 999,954 = 999,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,993/999,954 = 999,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,993x = 999,954 × 999,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,993x = 999,908,002,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,908,002,116/465,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145,757.56

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