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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,962 and 941,370.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,962 and 941,370.75 is: 1,960,737.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,962 : 941,370.75 = 941,370.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,962/941,370.75 = 941,370.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,962x = 941,370.75 × 941,370.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,962x = 886,178,888,955.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,178,888,955.56/451,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960,737.60

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