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Finding the Third Proportional to 473,766 and 966,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 473,766 and 966,563 is: 1,971,952.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,766 : 966,563 = 966,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,766/966,563 = 966,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,766x = 966,563 × 966,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,766x = 934,244,032,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,244,032,969/473,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,971,952.47

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