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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,033 and 952,681.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,033 and 952,681.50 is: 2,003,390.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,033 : 952,681.50 = 952,681.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,033/952,681.50 = 952,681.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,033x = 952,681.50 × 952,681.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,033x = 907,602,040,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,602,040,442.25/453,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003,390.57

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