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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,794 and 982,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,794 and 982,282 is: 2,135,659.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,794 : 982,282 = 982,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,794/982,282 = 982,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,794x = 982,282 × 982,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,794x = 964,877,927,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,877,927,524/451,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135,659.01

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