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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,338 and 999,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,338 and 999,252 is: 2,192,886.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,338 : 999,252 = 999,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,338/999,252 = 999,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,338x = 999,252 × 999,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,338x = 998,504,559,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,504,559,504/455,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192,886.51

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