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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,308 and 991,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,308 and 991,195 is: 2,176,933.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,308 : 991,195 = 991,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,308/991,195 = 991,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,308x = 991,195 × 991,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,308x = 982,467,528,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,467,528,025/451,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,933.55

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