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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,640 and 1,008,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,640 and 1,008,252 is: 2,173,834.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,640 : 1,008,252 = 1,008,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,640/1,008,252 = 1,008,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,640x = 1,008,252 × 1,008,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,640x = 1,016,572,095,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,572,095,504/467,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173,834.78

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