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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,016 and 991,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,016 and 991,312 is: 2,178,857.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,016 : 991,312 = 991,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,016/991,312 = 991,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,016x = 991,312 × 991,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,016x = 982,699,481,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,699,481,344/451,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178,857.25

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