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Finding the Third Proportional to 441,646.50 and 957,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 441,646.50 and 957,975 is: 2,077,942.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,646.50 : 957,975 = 957,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,646.50/957,975 = 957,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,646.50x = 957,975 × 957,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,646.50x = 917,716,100,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,716,100,625/441,646.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077,942.65

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