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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,092.13 and 997,508.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,092.13 and 997,508.25 is: 2,172,101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,092.13 : 997,508.25 = 997,508.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,092.13/997,508.25 = 997,508.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,092.13x = 997,508.25 × 997,508.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,092.13x = 995,022,708,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,022,708,818.06/458,092.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172,101.76

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