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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,845 and 990,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,845 and 990,784 is: 2,162,969.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,845 : 990,784 = 990,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,845/990,784 = 990,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,845x = 990,784 × 990,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,845x = 981,652,934,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,652,934,656/453,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162,969.59

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