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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,618 and 962,679

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,618 and 962,679 is: 1,986,101.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,618 : 962,679 = 962,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,618/962,679 = 962,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,618x = 962,679 × 962,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,618x = 926,750,857,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,750,857,041/466,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986,101.82

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