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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,026 and 991,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,026 and 991,332 is: 2,178,896.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,026 : 991,332 = 991,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,026/991,332 = 991,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,026x = 991,332 × 991,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,026x = 982,739,134,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,739,134,224/451,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178,896.86

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