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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,705 and 982,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,705 and 982,141 is: 2,135,466.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,705 : 982,141 = 982,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,705/982,141 = 982,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,705x = 982,141 × 982,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,705x = 964,600,943,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,600,943,881/451,705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135,466.61

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