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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,466 and 940,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,466 and 940,299 is: 1,958,424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,466 : 940,299 = 940,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,466/940,299 = 940,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,466x = 940,299 × 940,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,466x = 884,162,209,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,162,209,401/451,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958,424.80

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