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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,301 and 960,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,301 and 960,560 is: 2,044,479.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,301 : 960,560 = 960,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,301/960,560 = 960,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,301x = 960,560 × 960,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,301x = 922,675,513,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,675,513,600/451,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044,479.21

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