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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,048 and 990,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,048 and 990,370 is: 2,146,016.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,048 : 990,370 = 990,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,048/990,370 = 990,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,048x = 990,370 × 990,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,048x = 980,832,736,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,832,736,900/457,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146,016.91

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