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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,668 and 1,010,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,668 and 1,010,068 is: 2,181,541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,668 : 1,010,068 = 1,010,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,668/1,010,068 = 1,010,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,668x = 1,010,068 × 1,010,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,668x = 1,020,237,364,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,237,364,624/467,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181,541.96

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