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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,714 and 981,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,714 and 981,550 is: 2,114,133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,714 : 981,550 = 981,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,714/981,550 = 981,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,714x = 981,550 × 981,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,714x = 963,440,402,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,440,402,500/455,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114,133.87

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