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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,977.50 and 958,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,977.50 and 958,128 is: 1,961,652.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,977.50 : 958,128 = 958,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,977.50/958,128 = 958,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,977.50x = 958,128 × 958,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,977.50x = 918,009,264,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,009,264,384/467,977.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961,652.57

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