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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,345 and 999,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,345 and 999,265 is: 2,192,909.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,345 : 999,265 = 999,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,345/999,265 = 999,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,345x = 999,265 × 999,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,345x = 998,530,540,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,530,540,225/455,345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192,909.86

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