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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,343.81 and 991,247.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,343.81 and 991,247.63 is: 2,176,991.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,343.81 : 991,247.63 = 991,247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,343.81/991,247.63 = 991,247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,343.81x = 991,247.63 × 991,247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,343.81x = 982,571,854,068.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,571,854,068.14/451,343.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176,991.97

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