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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,746 and 942,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,746 and 942,618 is: 1,962,532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,746 : 942,618 = 942,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,746/942,618 = 942,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,746x = 942,618 × 942,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,746x = 888,528,693,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,528,693,924/452,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962,532.40

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