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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,170 and 951,004

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,170 and 951,004 is: 2,009,037.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,170 : 951,004 = 951,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,170/951,004 = 951,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,170x = 951,004 × 951,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,170x = 904,408,608,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,408,608,016/450,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009,037.94

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