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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,333 and 957,879

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,333 and 957,879 is: 2,037,452.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,333 : 957,879 = 957,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,333/957,879 = 957,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,333x = 957,879 × 957,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,333x = 917,532,178,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,532,178,641/450,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037,452.68

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