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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,768 and 984,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,768 and 984,160 is: 2,139,221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,768 : 984,160 = 984,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,768/984,160 = 984,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,768x = 984,160 × 984,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,768x = 968,570,905,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,570,905,600/452,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139,221.20

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