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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,713 and 982,155

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,713 and 982,155 is: 2,135,489.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,713 : 982,155 = 982,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,713/982,155 = 982,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,713x = 982,155 × 982,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,713x = 964,628,444,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,628,444,025/451,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135,489.67

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