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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,626 and 962,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,626 and 962,688 is: 1,986,104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,626 : 962,688 = 962,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,626/962,688 = 962,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,626x = 962,688 × 962,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,626x = 926,768,185,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,768,185,344/466,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986,104.90

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