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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,316 and 991,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,316 and 991,204 is: 2,176,934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,316 : 991,204 = 991,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,316/991,204 = 991,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,316x = 991,204 × 991,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,316x = 982,485,369,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,485,369,616/451,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,934.50

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