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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,603 and 976,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,603 and 976,542 is: 2,102,354.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,603 : 976,542 = 976,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,603/976,542 = 976,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,603x = 976,542 × 976,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,603x = 953,634,277,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,634,277,764/453,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102,354.43

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