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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,912.75 and 957,951.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,912.75 and 957,951.75 is: 1,961,202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,912.75 : 957,951.75 = 957,951.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,912.75/957,951.75 = 957,951.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,912.75x = 957,951.75 × 957,951.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,912.75x = 917,671,555,328.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,671,555,328.06/467,912.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961,202.29

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