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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,664 and 995,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,664 and 995,720 is: 2,190,274.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,664 : 995,720 = 995,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,664/995,720 = 995,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,664x = 995,720 × 995,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,664x = 991,458,318,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,458,318,400/452,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190,274.28

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