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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,138.50 and 953,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,138.50 and 953,070 is: 2,225,573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,138.50 : 953,070 = 953,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,138.50/953,070 = 953,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,138.50x = 953,070 × 953,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,138.50x = 908,342,424,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,342,424,900/408,138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225,573.98

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