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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,083 and 969,453

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,083 and 969,453 is: 2,056,167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,083 : 969,453 = 969,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,083/969,453 = 969,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,083x = 969,453 × 969,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,083x = 939,839,119,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,839,119,209/457,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056,167.30

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