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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,220 and 1,005,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,220 and 1,005,518 is: 2,164,005.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,220 : 1,005,518 = 1,005,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,220/1,005,518 = 1,005,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,220x = 1,005,518 × 1,005,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,220x = 1,011,066,448,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,066,448,324/467,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164,005.07

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