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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,664 and 1,010,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,664 and 1,010,056 is: 2,181,508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,664 : 1,010,056 = 1,010,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,664/1,010,056 = 1,010,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,664x = 1,010,056 × 1,010,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,664x = 1,020,213,123,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,213,123,136/467,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181,508.78

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