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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,803 and 950,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,803 and 950,724 is: 1,936,311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,803 : 950,724 = 950,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,803/950,724 = 950,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,803x = 950,724 × 950,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,803x = 903,876,124,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,876,124,176/466,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936,311.73

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