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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,914 and 984,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,914 and 984,254 is: 2,110,974.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,914 : 984,254 = 984,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,914/984,254 = 984,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,914x = 984,254 × 984,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,914x = 968,755,936,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,755,936,516/458,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110,974.90

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