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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,936 and 997,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,936 and 997,522 is: 2,216,463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,936 : 997,522 = 997,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,936/997,522 = 997,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,936x = 997,522 × 997,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,936x = 995,050,140,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,050,140,484/448,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216,463.24

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