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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,324 and 991,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,324 and 991,218 is: 2,176,957.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,324 : 991,218 = 991,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,324/991,218 = 991,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,324x = 991,218 × 991,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,324x = 982,513,123,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,513,123,524/451,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,957.40

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