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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,318 and 991,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,318 and 991,208 is: 2,176,942.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,318 : 991,208 = 991,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,318/991,208 = 991,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,318x = 991,208 × 991,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,318x = 982,493,299,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,493,299,264/451,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,942.42

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