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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,326 and 991,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,326 and 991,216 is: 2,176,938.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,326 : 991,216 = 991,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,326/991,216 = 991,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,326x = 991,216 × 991,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,326x = 982,509,158,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,509,158,656/451,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,938.97

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