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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,974 and 971,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,974 and 971,716 is: 2,093,761.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,974 : 971,716 = 971,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,974/971,716 = 971,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,974x = 971,716 × 971,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,974x = 944,231,984,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,231,984,656/450,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093,761.47

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