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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,666 and 995,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,666 and 995,724 is: 2,190,282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,666 : 995,724 = 995,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,666/995,724 = 995,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,666x = 995,724 × 995,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,666x = 991,466,284,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,466,284,176/452,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190,282.20

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