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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,785.25 and 951,871.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,785.25 and 951,871.25 is: 2,009,956.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,785.25 : 951,871.25 = 951,871.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,785.25/951,871.25 = 951,871.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,785.25x = 951,871.25 × 951,871.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,785.25x = 906,058,876,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,058,876,576.56/450,785.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009,956.80

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