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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,248 and 960,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,248 and 960,760 is: 2,050,114.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,248 : 960,760 = 960,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,248/960,760 = 960,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,248x = 960,760 × 960,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,248x = 923,059,777,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,059,777,600/450,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050,114.11

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