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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,662 and 940,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,662 and 940,476 is: 1,958,311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,662 : 940,476 = 940,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,662/940,476 = 940,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,662x = 940,476 × 940,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,662x = 884,495,106,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,495,106,576/451,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958,311.98

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