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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,040 and 960,345

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,040 and 960,345 is: 2,049,290.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,040 : 960,345 = 960,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,040/960,345 = 960,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,040x = 960,345 × 960,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,040x = 922,262,519,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,262,519,025/450,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049,290.11

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