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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,344 and 991,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,344 and 991,200 is: 2,162,408.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,344 : 991,200 = 991,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,344/991,200 = 991,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,344x = 991,200 × 991,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,344x = 982,477,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,477,440,000/454,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162,408.75

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