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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,810 and 951,920

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,810 and 951,920 is: 2,010,052.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,810 : 951,920 = 951,920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,810/951,920 = 951,920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,810x = 951,920 × 951,920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,810x = 906,151,686,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,151,686,400/450,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010,052.32

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