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Finding the Third Proportional to 826,057.50 and 1,286,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 826,057.50 and 1,286,202 is: 2,002,663.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,057.50 : 1,286,202 = 1,286,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,057.50/1,286,202 = 1,286,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,057.50x = 1,286,202 × 1,286,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,057.50x = 1,654,315,584,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,315,584,804/826,057.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002,663.96

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