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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,968 and 939,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,968 and 939,248 is: 1,956,207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,968 : 939,248 = 939,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,968/939,248 = 939,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,968x = 939,248 × 939,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,968x = 882,186,805,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,186,805,504/450,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956,207.10

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