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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,150 and 977,235.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,150 and 977,235.75 is: 2,107,447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,150 : 977,235.75 = 977,235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,150/977,235.75 = 977,235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,150x = 977,235.75 × 977,235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,150x = 954,989,711,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,989,711,078.06/453,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107,447.23

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