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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,913 and 994,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,913 and 994,083 is: 2,153,351.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,913 : 994,083 = 994,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,913/994,083 = 994,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,913x = 994,083 × 994,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,913x = 988,201,010,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,201,010,889/458,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153,351.53

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