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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,321 and 991,206

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,321 and 991,206 is: 2,176,919.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,321 : 991,206 = 991,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,321/991,206 = 991,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,321x = 991,206 × 991,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,321x = 982,489,334,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,489,334,436/451,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,919.16

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