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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,504 and 979,398

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,504 and 979,398 is: 2,129,216.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,504 : 979,398 = 979,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,504/979,398 = 979,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,504x = 979,398 × 979,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,504x = 959,220,442,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,220,442,404/450,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129,216.26

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