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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,604 and 944,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,604 and 944,522 is: 1,966,741.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,604 : 944,522 = 944,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,604/944,522 = 944,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,604x = 944,522 × 944,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,604x = 892,121,808,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,121,808,484/453,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966,741.49

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