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Finding the Third Proportional to 711,048.38 and 1,555,122.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 711,048.38 and 1,555,122.38 is: 3,401,182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,048.38 : 1,555,122.38 = 1,555,122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,048.38/1,555,122.38 = 1,555,122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,048.38x = 1,555,122.38 × 1,555,122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,048.38x = 2,418,405,601,225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,405,601,225.64/711,048.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401,182.94

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