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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,784 and 984,469.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,784 and 984,469.50 is: 2,071,854.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,784 : 984,469.50 = 984,469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,784/984,469.50 = 984,469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,784x = 984,469.50 × 984,469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,784x = 969,180,196,430.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,180,196,430.25/467,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071,854.10

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