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Finding the Third Proportional to 988,452 and 2,158,153.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 988,452 and 2,158,153.50 is: 4,712,041.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,452 : 2,158,153.50 = 2,158,153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,452/2,158,153.50 = 2,158,153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,452x = 2,158,153.50 × 2,158,153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,452x = 4,657,626,529,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,626,529,562.25/988,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712,041.18

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