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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,030 and 955,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,030 and 955,116 is: 2,009,220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,030 : 955,116 = 955,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,030/955,116 = 955,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,030x = 955,116 × 955,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,030x = 912,246,573,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,246,573,456/454,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009,220.92

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