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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,254 and 962,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,254 and 962,556 is: 2,053,198.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,254 : 962,556 = 962,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,254/962,556 = 962,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,254x = 962,556 × 962,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,254x = 926,514,053,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,514,053,136/451,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053,198.54

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