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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,612 and 962,667

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,612 and 962,667 is: 1,986,077.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,612 : 962,667 = 962,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,612/962,667 = 962,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,612x = 962,667 × 962,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,612x = 926,727,752,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,727,752,889/466,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986,077.84

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