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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,650 and 942,479

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,650 and 942,479 is: 1,962,369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,650 : 942,479 = 942,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,650/942,479 = 942,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,650x = 942,479 × 942,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,650x = 888,266,665,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,266,665,441/452,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962,369.75

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