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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,468 and 940,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,468 and 940,303 is: 1,958,432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,468 : 940,303 = 940,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,468/940,303 = 940,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,468x = 940,303 × 940,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,468x = 884,169,731,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,169,731,809/451,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958,432.78

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