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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,752 and 987,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,752 and 987,514 is: 2,149,156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,752 : 987,514 = 987,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,752/987,514 = 987,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,752x = 987,514 × 987,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,752x = 975,183,900,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,183,900,196/453,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149,156.15

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