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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,458 and 936,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,458 and 936,292 is: 1,933,239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,458 : 936,292 = 936,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,458/936,292 = 936,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,458x = 936,292 × 936,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,458x = 876,642,709,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,642,709,264/453,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933,239.04

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