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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,802 and 966,411

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,802 and 966,411 is: 1,983,743.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,802 : 966,411 = 966,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,802/966,411 = 966,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,802x = 966,411 × 966,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,802x = 933,950,220,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,950,220,921/470,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983,743.10

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