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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,067.50 and 939,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,067.50 and 939,452 is: 1,956,625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,067.50 : 939,452 = 939,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,067.50/939,452 = 939,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,067.50x = 939,452 × 939,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,067.50x = 882,570,060,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,570,060,304/451,067.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956,625.25

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