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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,803 and 982,341

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,803 and 982,341 is: 2,135,873.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,803 : 982,341 = 982,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,803/982,341 = 982,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,803x = 982,341 × 982,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,803x = 964,993,840,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,993,840,281/451,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135,873.02

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