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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,202 and 955,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,202 and 955,452 is: 2,009,873.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,202 : 955,452 = 955,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,202/955,452 = 955,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,202x = 955,452 × 955,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,202x = 912,888,524,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,888,524,304/454,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009,873.41

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