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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,862 and 982,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,862 and 982,192 is: 2,149,215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,862 : 982,192 = 982,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,862/982,192 = 982,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,862x = 982,192 × 982,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,862x = 964,701,124,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,701,124,864/448,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149,215.40

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