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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,614 and 962,671

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,614 and 962,671 is: 1,986,085.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,614 : 962,671 = 962,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,614/962,671 = 962,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,614x = 962,671 × 962,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,614x = 926,735,454,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,735,454,241/466,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986,085.83

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