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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,798 and 982,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,798 and 982,292 is: 2,135,683.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,798 : 982,292 = 982,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,798/982,292 = 982,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,798x = 982,292 × 982,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,798x = 964,897,573,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,897,573,264/451,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135,683.59

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