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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,368 and 993,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,368 and 993,068 is: 2,110,080.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,368 : 993,068 = 993,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,368/993,068 = 993,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,368x = 993,068 × 993,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,368x = 986,184,052,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,184,052,624/467,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110,080.39

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