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Finding the Third Proportional to 468,047 and 958,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 468,047 and 958,275 is: 1,961,963.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,047 : 958,275 = 958,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,047/958,275 = 958,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,047x = 958,275 × 958,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,047x = 918,290,975,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,290,975,625/468,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961,963.17

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