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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,195 and 984,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,195 and 984,042 is: 2,150,931.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,195 : 984,042 = 984,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,195/984,042 = 984,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,195x = 984,042 × 984,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,195x = 968,338,657,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,338,657,764/450,195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150,931.61

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