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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,621 and 962,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,621 and 962,684 is: 1,986,109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,621 : 962,684 = 962,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,621/962,684 = 962,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,621x = 962,684 × 962,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,621x = 926,760,483,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,760,483,856/466,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986,109.68

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