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Finding the Third Proportional to 982,855 and 1,481,206.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 982,855 and 1,481,206.50 is: 2,232,244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,855 : 1,481,206.50 = 1,481,206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,855/1,481,206.50 = 1,481,206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,855x = 1,481,206.50 × 1,481,206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,855x = 2,193,972,695,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,972,695,642.25/982,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232,244.53

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