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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,311 and 955,676.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,311 and 955,676.25 is: 2,010,334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,311 : 955,676.25 = 955,676.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,311/955,676.25 = 955,676.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,311x = 955,676.25 × 955,676.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,311x = 913,317,094,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,317,094,814.06/454,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010,334.54

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