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Finding the Third Proportional to 456,046 and 999,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 456,046 and 999,652 is: 2,191,235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,046 : 999,652 = 999,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,046/999,652 = 999,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,046x = 999,652 × 999,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,046x = 999,304,121,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,304,121,104/456,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191,235.36

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