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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,725 and 982,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,725 and 982,179 is: 2,135,537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,725 : 982,179 = 982,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,725/982,179 = 982,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,725x = 982,179 × 982,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,725x = 964,675,588,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,675,588,041/451,725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135,537.30

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