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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,467 and 940,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,467 and 940,302 is: 1,958,432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,467 : 940,302 = 940,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,467/940,302 = 940,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,467x = 940,302 × 940,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,467x = 884,167,851,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,167,851,204/451,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958,432.96

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