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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,044 and 991,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,044 and 991,368 is: 2,178,968.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,044 : 991,368 = 991,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,044/991,368 = 991,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,044x = 991,368 × 991,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,044x = 982,810,511,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,810,511,424/451,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178,968.15

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