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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,869.50 and 984,170.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,869.50 and 984,170.25 is: 2,110,820.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,869.50 : 984,170.25 = 984,170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,869.50/984,170.25 = 984,170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,869.50x = 984,170.25 × 984,170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,869.50x = 968,591,080,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,591,080,985.06/458,869.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110,820.36

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