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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,907 and 984,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,907 and 984,240 is: 2,110,947.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,907 : 984,240 = 984,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,907/984,240 = 984,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,907x = 984,240 × 984,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,907x = 968,728,377,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,728,377,600/458,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110,947.05

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