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Finding the Third Proportional to 958,506 and 2,051,659.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 958,506 and 2,051,659.50 is: 4,391,528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,506 : 2,051,659.50 = 2,051,659.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,506/2,051,659.50 = 2,051,659.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,506x = 2,051,659.50 × 2,051,659.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,506x = 4,209,306,703,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,306,703,940.25/958,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391,528.80

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