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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,252 and 955,576

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,252 and 955,576 is: 2,010,173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,252 : 955,576 = 955,576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,252/955,576 = 955,576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,252x = 955,576 × 955,576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,252x = 913,125,491,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,125,491,776/454,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010,173.85

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