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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,604 and 976,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,604 and 976,544 is: 2,102,358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,604 : 976,544 = 976,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,604/976,544 = 976,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,604x = 976,544 × 976,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,604x = 953,638,183,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,638,183,936/453,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102,358.41

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