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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,250 and 962,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,250 and 962,548 is: 2,053,182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,250 : 962,548 = 962,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,250/962,548 = 962,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,250x = 962,548 × 962,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,250x = 926,498,652,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,498,652,304/451,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053,182.61

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