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Finding the Third Proportional to 447,649.03 and 970,999.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 447,649.03 and 970,999.52 is: 2,106,203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,649.03 : 970,999.52 = 970,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,649.03/970,999.52 = 970,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,649.03x = 970,999.52 × 970,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,649.03x = 942,840,074,515.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,840,074,515.85/447,649.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106,203.76

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