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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,916 and 957,957

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,916 and 957,957 is: 1,961,210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,916 : 957,957 = 957,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,916/957,957 = 957,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,916x = 957,957 × 957,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,916x = 917,681,613,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,681,613,849/467,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961,210.16

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