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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,240 and 955,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,240 and 955,560 is: 2,010,159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,240 : 955,560 = 955,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,240/955,560 = 955,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,240x = 955,560 × 955,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,240x = 913,094,913,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,094,913,600/454,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010,159.64

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