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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,441 and 1,023,821

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,441 and 1,023,821 is: 2,242,442.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,441 : 1,023,821 = 1,023,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,441/1,023,821 = 1,023,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,441x = 1,023,821 × 1,023,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,441x = 1,048,209,440,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,209,440,041/467,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242,442.23

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