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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,406 and 955,819

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,406 and 955,819 is: 2,010,514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,406 : 955,819 = 955,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,406/955,819 = 955,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,406x = 955,819 × 955,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,406x = 913,589,960,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,589,960,761/454,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010,514.74

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