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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,955 and 994,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,955 and 994,158 is: 2,153,479.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,955 : 994,158 = 994,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,955/994,158 = 994,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,955x = 994,158 × 994,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,955x = 988,350,128,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,350,128,964/458,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153,479.38

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