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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,668 and 942,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,668 and 942,529 is: 1,962,499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,668 : 942,529 = 942,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,668/942,529 = 942,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,668x = 942,529 × 942,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,668x = 888,360,915,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,360,915,841/452,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962,499.92

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