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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,332 and 940,468.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,332 and 940,468.50 is: 1,959,712.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,332 : 940,468.50 = 940,468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,332/940,468.50 = 940,468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,332x = 940,468.50 × 940,468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,332x = 884,480,999,492.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,480,999,492.25/451,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959,712.58

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