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Finding the Third Proportional to 477,954 and 1,042,861.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 477,954 and 1,042,861.50 is: 2,275,449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,954 : 1,042,861.50 = 1,042,861.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,954/1,042,861.50 = 1,042,861.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,954x = 1,042,861.50 × 1,042,861.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,954x = 1,087,560,108,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,560,108,182.25/477,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275,449.33

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