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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,067 and 1,005,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,067 and 1,005,768 is: 2,165,790.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,067 : 1,005,768 = 1,005,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,067/1,005,768 = 1,005,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,067x = 1,005,768 × 1,005,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,067x = 1,011,569,269,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,569,269,824/467,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165,790.50

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