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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,335 and 991,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,335 and 991,230 is: 2,176,957.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,335 : 991,230 = 991,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,335/991,230 = 991,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,335x = 991,230 × 991,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,335x = 982,536,912,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,536,912,900/451,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,957.06

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