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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,343 and 989,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,343 and 989,261 is: 2,173,093.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,343 : 989,261 = 989,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,343/989,261 = 989,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,343x = 989,261 × 989,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,343x = 978,637,326,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,637,326,121/450,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173,093.23

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