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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,036 and 960,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,036 and 960,336 is: 2,049,269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,036 : 960,336 = 960,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,036/960,336 = 960,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,036x = 960,336 × 960,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,036x = 922,245,232,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,245,232,896/450,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049,269.91

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