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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,624 and 973,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,624 and 973,746 is: 2,099,492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,624 : 973,746 = 973,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,624/973,746 = 973,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,624x = 973,746 × 973,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,624x = 948,181,272,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,181,272,516/451,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099,492.66

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