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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,824 and 982,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,824 and 982,104 is: 2,149,012.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,824 : 982,104 = 982,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,824/982,104 = 982,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,824x = 982,104 × 982,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,824x = 964,528,266,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,528,266,816/448,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149,012.23

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