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Finding the Third Proportional to 484,920 and 999,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 484,920 and 999,702 is: 2,060,966.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,920 : 999,702 = 999,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,920/999,702 = 999,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,920x = 999,702 × 999,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,920x = 999,404,088,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,404,088,804/484,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060,966.94

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