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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,664 and 997,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,664 and 997,110 is: 2,181,933.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,664 : 997,110 = 997,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,664/997,110 = 997,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,664x = 997,110 × 997,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,664x = 994,228,352,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,228,352,100/455,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181,933.07

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