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Finding the Third Proportional to 456,008 and 989,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 456,008 and 989,296 is: 2,146,248.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,008 : 989,296 = 989,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,008/989,296 = 989,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,008x = 989,296 × 989,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,008x = 978,706,575,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,706,575,616/456,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146,248.70

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