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Finding the Third Proportional to 473,868 and 981,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 473,868 and 981,270 is: 2,031,981.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,868 : 981,270 = 981,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,868/981,270 = 981,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,868x = 981,270 × 981,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,868x = 962,890,812,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,890,812,900/473,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031,981.09

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