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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,235.50 and 953,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,235.50 and 953,127 is: 2,004,368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,235.50 : 953,127 = 953,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,235.50/953,127 = 953,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,235.50x = 953,127 × 953,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,235.50x = 908,451,078,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,451,078,129/453,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004,368.76

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