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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,306 and 960,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,306 and 960,568 is: 2,044,490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,306 : 960,568 = 960,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,306/960,568 = 960,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,306x = 960,568 × 960,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,306x = 922,690,882,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,690,882,624/451,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044,490.62

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