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Finding the Third Proportional to 461,374 and 991,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 461,374 and 991,724 is: 2,131,712.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,374 : 991,724 = 991,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,374/991,724 = 991,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,374x = 991,724 × 991,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,374x = 983,516,492,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,516,492,176/461,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131,712.00

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