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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,270.69 and 991,101.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,270.69 and 991,101.38 is: 2,176,702.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,270.69 : 991,101.38 = 991,101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,270.69/991,101.38 = 991,101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,270.69x = 991,101.38 × 991,101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,270.69x = 982,281,935,526.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,281,935,526.89/451,270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,702.28

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