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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,638 and 942,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,638 and 942,470 is: 1,962,384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,638 : 942,470 = 942,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,638/942,470 = 942,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,638x = 942,470 × 942,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,638x = 888,249,700,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,249,700,900/452,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962,384.29

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