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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,272 and 991,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,272 and 991,112 is: 2,176,742.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,272 : 991,112 = 991,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,272/991,112 = 991,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,272x = 991,112 × 991,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,272x = 982,302,996,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,302,996,544/451,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,742.62

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