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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,399 and 955,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,399 and 955,806 is: 2,010,491.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,399 : 955,806 = 955,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,399/955,806 = 955,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,399x = 955,806 × 955,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,399x = 913,565,109,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,565,109,636/454,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010,491.02

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