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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,350 and 989,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,350 and 989,273 is: 2,173,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,350 : 989,273 = 989,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,350/989,273 = 989,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,350x = 989,273 × 989,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,350x = 978,661,068,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,661,068,529/450,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173,112.18

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