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Finding the Third Proportional to 986,053 and 1,409,095.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 986,053 and 1,409,095.50 is: 2,013,634.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,053 : 1,409,095.50 = 1,409,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,053/1,409,095.50 = 1,409,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,053x = 1,409,095.50 × 1,409,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,053x = 1,985,550,128,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,550,128,120.25/986,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013,634.29

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