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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,039 and 960,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,039 and 960,342 is: 2,049,281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,039 : 960,342 = 960,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,039/960,342 = 960,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,039x = 960,342 × 960,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,039x = 922,256,756,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,256,756,964/450,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049,281.86

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