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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,842 and 942,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,842 and 942,436 is: 1,961,358.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,842 : 942,436 = 942,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,842/942,436 = 942,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,842x = 942,436 × 942,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,842x = 888,185,614,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,185,614,096/452,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961,358.74

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