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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,946 and 994,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,946 and 994,161 is: 2,153,534.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,946 : 994,161 = 994,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,946/994,161 = 994,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,946x = 994,161 × 994,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,946x = 988,356,093,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,356,093,921/458,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153,534.61

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