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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,406 and 995,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,406 and 995,702 is: 2,162,760.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,406 : 995,702 = 995,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,406/995,702 = 995,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,406x = 995,702 × 995,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,406x = 991,422,472,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,422,472,804/458,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162,760.68

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