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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,613 and 973,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,613 and 973,725 is: 2,099,453.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,613 : 973,725 = 973,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,613/973,725 = 973,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,613x = 973,725 × 973,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,613x = 948,140,375,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,140,375,625/451,613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099,453.24

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