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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,002 and 950,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,002 and 950,588 is: 2,008,030.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,002 : 950,588 = 950,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,002/950,588 = 950,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,002x = 950,588 × 950,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,002x = 903,617,545,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,617,545,744/450,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008,030.07

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