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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,802 and 950,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,802 and 950,722 is: 1,936,307.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,802 : 950,722 = 950,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,802/950,722 = 950,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,802x = 950,722 × 950,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,802x = 903,872,321,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,872,321,284/466,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936,307.73

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