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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,292.50 and 991,163.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,292.50 and 991,163.25 is: 2,176,868.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,292.50 : 991,163.25 = 991,163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,292.50/991,163.25 = 991,163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,292.50x = 991,163.25 × 991,163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,292.50x = 982,404,588,150.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,404,588,150.56/451,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,868.86

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