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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,727 and 997,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,727 and 997,224 is: 2,182,130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,727 : 997,224 = 997,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,727/997,224 = 997,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,727x = 997,224 × 997,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,727x = 994,455,706,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,455,706,176/455,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182,130.32

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