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Finding the Third Proportional to 472,622 and 1,019,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 472,622 and 1,019,452 is: 2,198,971.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,622 : 1,019,452 = 1,019,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,622/1,019,452 = 1,019,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,622x = 1,019,452 × 1,019,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,622x = 1,039,282,380,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,282,380,304/472,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198,971.65

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