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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,242 and 955,564

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,242 and 955,564 is: 2,010,167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,242 : 955,564 = 955,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,242/955,564 = 955,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,242x = 955,564 × 955,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,242x = 913,102,558,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,102,558,096/454,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010,167.62

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