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Finding the Third Proportional to 952,562 and 1,473,635

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Solution

The third proportional to 952,562 and 1,473,635 is: 2,279,746.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,562 : 1,473,635 = 1,473,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,562/1,473,635 = 1,473,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,562x = 1,473,635 × 1,473,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,562x = 2,171,600,113,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,600,113,225/952,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279,746.74

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