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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,303 and 960,564

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,303 and 960,564 is: 2,044,487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,303 : 960,564 = 960,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,303/960,564 = 960,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,303x = 960,564 × 960,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,303x = 922,683,198,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,683,198,096/451,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044,487.18

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