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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,160 and 975,053

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,160 and 975,053 is: 2,111,978.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,160 : 975,053 = 975,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,160/975,053 = 975,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,160x = 975,053 × 975,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,160x = 950,728,352,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,728,352,809/450,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111,978.75

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