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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,268 and 991,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,268 and 991,098 is: 2,176,700.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,268 : 991,098 = 991,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,268/991,098 = 991,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,268x = 991,098 × 991,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,268x = 982,275,245,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,275,245,604/451,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,700.42

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