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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,962 and 939,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,962 and 939,236 is: 1,956,183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,962 : 939,236 = 939,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,962/939,236 = 939,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,962x = 939,236 × 939,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,962x = 882,164,263,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,164,263,696/450,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956,183.15

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