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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,346 and 989,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,346 and 989,266 is: 2,173,100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,346 : 989,266 = 989,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,346/989,266 = 989,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,346x = 989,266 × 989,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,346x = 978,647,218,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,647,218,756/450,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173,100.72

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