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Finding the Third Proportional to 461,370 and 991,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 461,370 and 991,716 is: 2,131,696.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,370 : 991,716 = 991,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,370/991,716 = 991,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,370x = 991,716 × 991,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,370x = 983,500,624,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,500,624,656/461,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131,696.09

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