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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,710 and 982,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,710 and 982,149 is: 2,135,477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,710 : 982,149 = 982,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,710/982,149 = 982,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,710x = 982,149 × 982,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,710x = 964,616,658,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,616,658,201/451,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135,477.76

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