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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,998.75 and 1,030,369.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,998.75 and 1,030,369.50 is: 2,230,386.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,998.75 : 1,030,369.50 = 1,030,369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,998.75/1,030,369.50 = 1,030,369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,998.75x = 1,030,369.50 × 1,030,369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,998.75x = 1,061,661,306,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,661,306,530.25/475,998.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230,386.75

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