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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,472 and 972,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,472 and 972,804 is: 1,990,333.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,472 : 972,804 = 972,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,472/972,804 = 972,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,472x = 972,804 × 972,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,472x = 946,347,622,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,347,622,416/475,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990,333.02

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