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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,312 and 1,023,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,312 and 1,023,063 is: 2,239,741.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,312 : 1,023,063 = 1,023,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,312/1,023,063 = 1,023,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,312x = 1,023,063 × 1,023,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,312x = 1,046,657,901,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,657,901,969/467,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239,741.12

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