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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,188 and 1,003,247.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,188 and 1,003,247.25 is: 2,230,788.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,188 : 1,003,247.25 = 1,003,247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,188/1,003,247.25 = 1,003,247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,188x = 1,003,247.25 × 1,003,247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,188x = 1,006,505,044,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,505,044,632.56/451,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230,788.60

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