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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,896 and 982,256

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,896 and 982,256 is: 2,149,332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,896 : 982,256 = 982,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,896/982,256 = 982,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,896x = 982,256 × 982,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,896x = 964,826,849,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,826,849,536/448,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149,332.70

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