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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,933 and 957,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,933 and 957,999 is: 1,961,310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,933 : 957,999 = 957,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,933/957,999 = 957,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,933x = 957,999 × 957,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,933x = 917,762,084,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,762,084,001/467,933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961,310.88

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