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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,232 and 955,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,232 and 955,546 is: 2,010,136.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,232 : 955,546 = 955,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,232/955,546 = 955,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,232x = 955,546 × 955,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,232x = 913,068,158,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,068,158,116/454,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010,136.14

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