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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,768 and 999,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,768 and 999,955 is: 2,142,199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,768 : 999,955 = 999,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,768/999,955 = 999,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,768x = 999,955 × 999,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,768x = 999,910,002,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,910,002,025/466,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142,199.13

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