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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,459 and 936,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,459 and 936,294 is: 1,933,243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,459 : 936,294 = 936,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,459/936,294 = 936,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,459x = 936,294 × 936,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,459x = 876,646,454,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,646,454,436/453,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933,243.04

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