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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,269.56 and 991,102.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,269.56 and 991,102.50 is: 2,176,712.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,269.56 : 991,102.50 = 991,102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,269.56/991,102.50 = 991,102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,269.56x = 991,102.50 × 991,102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,269.56x = 982,284,165,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,284,165,506.25/451,269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,712.65

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