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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,922 and 957,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,922 and 957,970 is: 1,961,238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,922 : 957,970 = 957,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,922/957,970 = 957,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,922x = 957,970 × 957,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,922x = 917,706,520,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,706,520,900/467,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961,238.24

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