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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,418 and 1,034,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,418 and 1,034,477 is: 2,274,876.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,418 : 1,034,477 = 1,034,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,418/1,034,477 = 1,034,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,418x = 1,034,477 × 1,034,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,418x = 1,070,142,663,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,142,663,529/470,418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274,876.10

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