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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,356 and 973,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,356 and 973,236 is: 2,098,539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,356 : 973,236 = 973,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,356/973,236 = 973,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,356x = 973,236 × 973,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,356x = 947,188,311,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,188,311,696/451,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098,539.32

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