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Finding the Third Proportional to 456,040 and 999,641

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Solution

The third proportional to 456,040 and 999,641 is: 2,191,215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,040 : 999,641 = 999,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,040/999,641 = 999,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,040x = 999,641 × 999,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,040x = 999,282,128,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,282,128,881/456,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191,215.97

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