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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,606 and 991,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,606 and 991,782 is: 2,178,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,606 : 991,782 = 991,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,606/991,782 = 991,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,606x = 991,782 × 991,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,606x = 983,631,535,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,631,535,524/451,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178,074.55

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