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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,368 and 970,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,368 and 970,072 is: 2,089,490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,368 : 970,072 = 970,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,368/970,072 = 970,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,368x = 970,072 × 970,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,368x = 941,039,685,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,039,685,184/450,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089,490.56

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