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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,095 and 1,008,483

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,095 and 1,008,483 is: 2,140,704.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,095 : 1,008,483 = 1,008,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,095/1,008,483 = 1,008,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,095x = 1,008,483 × 1,008,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,095x = 1,017,037,961,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,037,961,289/475,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140,704.41

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