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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,048 and 991,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,048 and 991,372 is: 2,178,966.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,048 : 991,372 = 991,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,048/991,372 = 991,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,048x = 991,372 × 991,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,048x = 982,818,442,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,818,442,384/451,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178,966.41

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