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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,127 and 977,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,127 and 977,098 is: 2,083,964.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,127 : 977,098 = 977,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,127/977,098 = 977,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,127x = 977,098 × 977,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,127x = 954,720,501,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,720,501,604/458,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083,964.71

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