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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,618 and 965,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,618 and 965,204 is: 2,067,424.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,618 : 965,204 = 965,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,618/965,204 = 965,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,618x = 965,204 × 965,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,618x = 931,618,761,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,618,761,616/450,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067,424.65

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