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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,931 and 957,995.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,931 and 957,995.25 is: 1,961,303.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,931 : 957,995.25 = 957,995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,931/957,995.25 = 957,995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,931x = 957,995.25 × 957,995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,931x = 917,754,899,022.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,754,899,022.56/467,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961,303.91

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