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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,292 and 991,142

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,292 and 991,142 is: 2,176,777.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,292 : 991,142 = 991,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,292/991,142 = 991,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,292x = 991,142 × 991,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,292x = 982,362,464,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,362,464,164/451,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,777.93

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