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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,363 and 1,016,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,363 and 1,016,737 is: 2,211,886.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,363 : 1,016,737 = 1,016,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,363/1,016,737 = 1,016,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,363x = 1,016,737 × 1,016,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,363x = 1,033,754,127,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,754,127,169/467,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211,886.96

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