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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,786 and 982,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,786 and 982,268 is: 2,135,635.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,786 : 982,268 = 982,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,786/982,268 = 982,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,786x = 982,268 × 982,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,786x = 964,850,423,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,850,423,824/451,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135,635.95

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