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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,692 and 982,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,692 and 982,116 is: 2,135,419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,692 : 982,116 = 982,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,692/982,116 = 982,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,692x = 982,116 × 982,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,692x = 964,551,837,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,551,837,456/451,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135,419.35

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