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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,004 and 999,976

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,004 and 999,976 is: 2,145,801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,004 : 999,976 = 999,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,004/999,976 = 999,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,004x = 999,976 × 999,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,004x = 999,952,000,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,952,000,576/466,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145,801.32

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