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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,877.50 and 955,065

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,877.50 and 955,065 is: 2,230,861.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,877.50 : 955,065 = 955,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,877.50/955,065 = 955,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,877.50x = 955,065 × 955,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,877.50x = 912,149,154,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,149,154,225/408,877.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230,861.70

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