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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,946 and 999,550.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,946 and 999,550.13 is: 2,176,945.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,946 : 999,550.13 = 999,550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,946/999,550.13 = 999,550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,946x = 999,550.13 × 999,550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,946x = 999,100,452,387.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,100,452,387.52/458,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,945.55

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