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Finding the Third Proportional to 463,669.50 and 977,155

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Solution

The third proportional to 463,669.50 and 977,155 is: 2,059,294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,669.50 : 977,155 = 977,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,669.50/977,155 = 977,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,669.50x = 977,155 × 977,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,669.50x = 954,831,894,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,831,894,025/463,669.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059,294.16

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