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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,060 and 955,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,060 and 955,172 is: 2,009,323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,060 : 955,172 = 955,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,060/955,172 = 955,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,060x = 955,172 × 955,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,060x = 912,353,549,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,353,549,584/454,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009,323.77

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