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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,231 and 1,003,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,231 and 1,003,325 is: 2,230,921.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,231 : 1,003,325 = 1,003,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,231/1,003,325 = 1,003,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,231x = 1,003,325 × 1,003,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,231x = 1,006,661,055,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,661,055,625/451,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230,921.76

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