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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,474 and 962,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,474 and 962,392 is: 1,985,530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,474 : 962,392 = 962,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,474/962,392 = 962,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,474x = 962,392 × 962,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,474x = 926,198,361,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,198,361,664/466,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985,530.52

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