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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,637 and 1,008,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,637 and 1,008,246 is: 2,173,822.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,637 : 1,008,246 = 1,008,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,637/1,008,246 = 1,008,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,637x = 1,008,246 × 1,008,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,637x = 1,016,559,996,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,559,996,516/467,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173,822.85

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