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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,723 and 1,010,289

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,723 and 1,010,289 is: 2,182,240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,723 : 1,010,289 = 1,010,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,723/1,010,289 = 1,010,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,723x = 1,010,289 × 1,010,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,723x = 1,020,683,863,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,683,863,521/467,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182,240.05

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