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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,624 and 973,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,624 and 973,748 is: 2,099,501.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,624 : 973,748 = 973,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,624/973,748 = 973,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,624x = 973,748 × 973,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,624x = 948,185,167,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,185,167,504/451,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099,501.28

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