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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,912.06 and 957,950.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,912.06 and 957,950.44 is: 1,961,199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,912.06 : 957,950.44 = 957,950.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,912.06/957,950.44 = 957,950.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,912.06x = 957,950.44 × 957,950.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,912.06x = 917,669,040,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,669,040,706.44/467,912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961,199.79

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