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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,224 and 1,003,311

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,224 and 1,003,311 is: 2,230,894.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,224 : 1,003,311 = 1,003,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,224/1,003,311 = 1,003,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,224x = 1,003,311 × 1,003,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,224x = 1,006,632,962,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,632,962,721/451,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230,894.11

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