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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,353 and 983,669

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,353 and 983,669 is: 2,143,787.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,353 : 983,669 = 983,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,353/983,669 = 983,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,353x = 983,669 × 983,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,353x = 967,604,701,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,604,701,561/451,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143,787.02

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