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Finding the Third Proportional to 456,038 and 999,637

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Solution

The third proportional to 456,038 and 999,637 is: 2,191,208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,038 : 999,637 = 999,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,038/999,637 = 999,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,038x = 999,637 × 999,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,038x = 999,274,131,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,274,131,769/456,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191,208.04

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