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Finding the Third Proportional to 472,614 and 985,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 472,614 and 985,080 is: 2,053,224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,614 : 985,080 = 985,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,614/985,080 = 985,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,614x = 985,080 × 985,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,614x = 970,382,606,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,382,606,400/472,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053,224.42

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