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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,768.50 and 999,957

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,768.50 and 999,957 is: 2,142,205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,768.50 : 999,957 = 999,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,768.50/999,957 = 999,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,768.50x = 999,957 × 999,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,768.50x = 999,914,001,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,914,001,849/466,768.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142,205.40

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