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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,830 and 982,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,830 and 982,116 is: 2,149,036.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,830 : 982,116 = 982,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,830/982,116 = 982,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,830x = 982,116 × 982,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,830x = 964,551,837,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,551,837,456/448,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149,036.02

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