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Finding the Third Proportional to 484,284 and 956,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 484,284 and 956,148 is: 1,887,774.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,284 : 956,148 = 956,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,284/956,148 = 956,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,284x = 956,148 × 956,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,284x = 914,218,997,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,218,997,904/484,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887,774.52

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