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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,069 and 975,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,069 and 975,566 is: 2,100,627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,069 : 975,566 = 975,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,069/975,566 = 975,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,069x = 975,566 × 975,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,069x = 951,729,020,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,729,020,356/453,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100,627.10

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