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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,792 and 951,885

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,792 and 951,885 is: 2,009,984.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,792 : 951,885 = 951,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,792/951,885 = 951,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,792x = 951,885 × 951,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,792x = 906,085,053,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,085,053,225/450,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009,984.77

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