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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,764 and 982,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,764 and 982,233 is: 2,135,587.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,764 : 982,233 = 982,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,764/982,233 = 982,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,764x = 982,233 × 982,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,764x = 964,781,666,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,781,666,289/451,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135,587.75

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