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Finding the Third Proportional to 473,254 and 1,026,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 473,254 and 1,026,358 is: 2,225,888.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,254 : 1,026,358 = 1,026,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,254/1,026,358 = 1,026,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,254x = 1,026,358 × 1,026,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,254x = 1,053,410,744,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,410,744,164/473,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225,888.73

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