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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,572 and 957,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,572 and 957,069 is: 2,015,040.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,572 : 957,069 = 957,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,572/957,069 = 957,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,572x = 957,069 × 957,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,572x = 915,981,070,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,981,070,761/454,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015,040.68

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