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Finding the Third Proportional to 472,804 and 1,023,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 472,804 and 1,023,930 is: 2,217,478.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,804 : 1,023,930 = 1,023,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,804/1,023,930 = 1,023,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,804x = 1,023,930 × 1,023,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,804x = 1,048,432,644,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,432,644,900/472,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217,478.37

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