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Finding the Third Proportional to 456,904 and 990,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 456,904 and 990,080 is: 2,145,436.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,904 : 990,080 = 990,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,904/990,080 = 990,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,904x = 990,080 × 990,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,904x = 980,258,406,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,258,406,400/456,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145,436.25

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