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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,617 and 962,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,617 and 962,676 is: 1,986,093.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,617 : 962,676 = 962,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,617/962,676 = 962,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,617x = 962,676 × 962,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,617x = 926,745,080,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,745,080,976/466,617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986,093.69

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