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Finding the Third Proportional to 468,631 and 970,492

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Solution

The third proportional to 468,631 and 970,492 is: 2,009,800.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,631 : 970,492 = 970,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,631/970,492 = 970,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,631x = 970,492 × 970,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,631x = 941,854,722,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,854,722,064/468,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009,800.30

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