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Finding the Third Proportional to 974,362.50 and 2,125,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 974,362.50 and 2,125,791 is: 4,637,891.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,362.50 : 2,125,791 = 2,125,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,362.50/2,125,791 = 2,125,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,362.50x = 2,125,791 × 2,125,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,362.50x = 4,518,987,375,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,987,375,681/974,362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637,891.31

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