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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,979.63 and 974,251.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,979.63 and 974,251.13 is: 2,114,049.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,979.63 : 974,251.13 = 974,251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,979.63/974,251.13 = 974,251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,979.63x = 974,251.13 × 974,251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,979.63x = 949,165,254,563.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,165,254,563.77/448,979.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114,049.73

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