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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,304 and 991,166

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,304 and 991,166 is: 2,176,825.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,304 : 991,166 = 991,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,304/991,166 = 991,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,304x = 991,166 × 991,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,304x = 982,410,039,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,410,039,556/451,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,825.46

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