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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,188 and 960,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,188 and 960,640 is: 2,049,875.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,188 : 960,640 = 960,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,188/960,640 = 960,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,188x = 960,640 × 960,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,188x = 922,829,209,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,829,209,600/450,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049,875.18

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