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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,878.50 and 973,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,878.50 and 973,795 is: 2,098,521.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,878.50 : 973,795 = 973,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,878.50/973,795 = 973,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,878.50x = 973,795 × 973,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,878.50x = 948,276,702,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,276,702,025/451,878.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098,521.40

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