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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,274 and 991,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,274 and 991,108 is: 2,176,715.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,274 : 991,108 = 991,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,274/991,108 = 991,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,274x = 991,108 × 991,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,274x = 982,295,067,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,295,067,664/451,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,715.40

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