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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,863 and 982,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,863 and 982,194 is: 2,149,219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,863 : 982,194 = 982,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,863/982,194 = 982,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,863x = 982,194 × 982,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,863x = 964,705,053,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,705,053,636/448,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149,219.37

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