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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,706 and 942,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,706 and 942,601 is: 1,962,635.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,706 : 942,601 = 942,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,706/942,601 = 942,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,706x = 942,601 × 942,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,706x = 888,496,645,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,496,645,201/452,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962,635.01

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