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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,182 and 955,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,182 and 955,414 is: 2,009,802.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,182 : 955,414 = 955,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,182/955,414 = 955,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,182x = 955,414 × 955,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,182x = 912,815,911,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,815,911,396/454,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009,802.04

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