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Finding the Third Proportional to 968,264 and 1,493,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 968,264 and 1,493,228 is: 2,302,811.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,264 : 1,493,228 = 1,493,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,264/1,493,228 = 1,493,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,264x = 1,493,228 × 1,493,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,264x = 2,229,729,859,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,729,859,984/968,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302,811.90

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