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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,273 and 991,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,273 and 991,107 is: 2,176,715.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,273 : 991,107 = 991,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,273/991,107 = 991,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,273x = 991,107 × 991,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,273x = 982,293,085,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,293,085,449/451,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,715.84

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