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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,450 and 979,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,450 and 979,308 is: 2,129,080.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,450 : 979,308 = 979,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,450/979,308 = 979,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,450x = 979,308 × 979,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,450x = 959,044,158,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,044,158,864/450,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129,080.16

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