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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,397 and 955,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,397 and 955,802 is: 2,010,483.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,397 : 955,802 = 955,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,397/955,802 = 955,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,397x = 955,802 × 955,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,397x = 913,557,463,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,557,463,204/454,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010,483.04

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