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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,696.50 and 982,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,696.50 and 982,125 is: 2,135,437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,696.50 : 982,125 = 982,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,696.50/982,125 = 982,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,696.50x = 982,125 × 982,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,696.50x = 964,569,515,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,569,515,625/451,696.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135,437.21

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