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Finding the Third Proportional to 950,150.50 and 2,049,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 950,150.50 and 2,049,768 is: 4,421,982.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,150.50 : 2,049,768 = 2,049,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,150.50/2,049,768 = 2,049,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,150.50x = 2,049,768 × 2,049,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,150.50x = 4,201,548,853,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,548,853,824/950,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421,982.47

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