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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,592 and 993,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,592 and 993,184 is: 2,174,673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,592 : 993,184 = 993,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,592/993,184 = 993,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,592x = 993,184 × 993,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,592x = 986,414,457,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,414,457,856/453,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174,673.40

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