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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,526 and 975,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,526 and 975,410 is: 2,111,808.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,526 : 975,410 = 975,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,526/975,410 = 975,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,526x = 975,410 × 975,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,526x = 951,424,668,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,424,668,100/450,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111,808.57

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