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Finding the Third Proportional to 904,451 and 1,966,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 904,451 and 1,966,366 is: 4,275,074.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,451 : 1,966,366 = 1,966,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,451/1,966,366 = 1,966,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,451x = 1,966,366 × 1,966,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,451x = 3,866,595,245,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,595,245,956/904,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275,074.32

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