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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,938 and 997,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,938 and 997,528 is: 2,216,480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,938 : 997,528 = 997,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,938/997,528 = 997,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,938x = 997,528 × 997,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,938x = 995,062,110,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,062,110,784/448,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216,480.03

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