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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,892 and 982,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,892 and 982,248 is: 2,149,316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,892 : 982,248 = 982,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,892/982,248 = 982,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,892x = 982,248 × 982,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,892x = 964,811,133,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,811,133,504/448,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149,316.84

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