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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,003 and 1,027,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,003 and 1,027,318 is: 2,259,904.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,003 : 1,027,318 = 1,027,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,003/1,027,318 = 1,027,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,003x = 1,027,318 × 1,027,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,003x = 1,055,382,273,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,382,273,124/467,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259,904.70

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