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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,719 and 982,167

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,719 and 982,167 is: 2,135,513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,719 : 982,167 = 982,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,719/982,167 = 982,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,719x = 982,167 × 982,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,719x = 964,652,015,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,652,015,889/451,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135,513.48

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