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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,303 and 991,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,303 and 991,183 is: 2,176,904.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,303 : 991,183 = 991,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,303/991,183 = 991,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,303x = 991,183 × 991,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,303x = 982,443,739,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,443,739,489/451,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,904.96

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