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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,808 and 982,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,808 and 982,304 is: 2,135,688.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,808 : 982,304 = 982,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,808/982,304 = 982,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,808x = 982,304 × 982,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,808x = 964,921,148,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,921,148,416/451,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135,688.50

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