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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,246 and 955,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,246 and 955,568 is: 2,010,166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,246 : 955,568 = 955,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,246/955,568 = 955,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,246x = 955,568 × 955,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,246x = 913,110,202,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,110,202,624/454,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010,166.74

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