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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,294 and 991,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,294 and 991,172 is: 2,176,900.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,294 : 991,172 = 991,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,294/991,172 = 991,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,294x = 991,172 × 991,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,294x = 982,421,933,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,421,933,584/451,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,900.06

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