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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,245 and 1,003,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,245 and 1,003,350 is: 2,230,963.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,245 : 1,003,350 = 1,003,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,245/1,003,350 = 1,003,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,245x = 1,003,350 × 1,003,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,245x = 1,006,711,222,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,711,222,500/451,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230,963.72

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