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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,088 and 977,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,088 and 977,448 is: 2,122,706.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,088 : 977,448 = 977,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,088/977,448 = 977,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,088x = 977,448 × 977,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,088x = 955,404,592,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,404,592,704/450,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122,706.21

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