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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,626 and 973,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,626 and 973,752 is: 2,099,509.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,626 : 973,752 = 973,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,626/973,752 = 973,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,626x = 973,752 × 973,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,626x = 948,192,957,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,192,957,504/451,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099,509.23

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