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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,560 and 993,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,560 and 993,052 is: 2,174,248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,560 : 993,052 = 993,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,560/993,052 = 993,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,560x = 993,052 × 993,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,560x = 986,152,274,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,152,274,704/453,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174,248.78

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