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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,090 and 960,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,090 and 960,444 is: 2,049,484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,090 : 960,444 = 960,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,090/960,444 = 960,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,090x = 960,444 × 960,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,090x = 922,452,677,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,452,677,136/450,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049,484.94

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