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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,654 and 942,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,654 and 942,486 is: 1,962,381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,654 : 942,486 = 942,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,654/942,486 = 942,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,654x = 942,486 × 942,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,654x = 888,279,860,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,279,860,196/452,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962,381.55

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