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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,644 and 962,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,644 and 962,304 is: 1,984,444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,644 : 962,304 = 962,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,644/962,304 = 962,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,644x = 962,304 × 962,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,644x = 926,028,988,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,028,988,416/466,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984,444.22

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