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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,632 and 962,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,632 and 962,280 is: 1,984,396.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,632 : 962,280 = 962,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,632/962,280 = 962,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,632x = 962,280 × 962,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,632x = 925,982,798,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,982,798,400/466,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984,396.27

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