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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,730 and 982,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,730 and 982,189 is: 2,135,557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,730 : 982,189 = 982,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,730/982,189 = 982,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,730x = 982,189 × 982,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,730x = 964,695,231,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,695,231,721/451,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135,557.15

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