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Finding the Third Proportional to 927,661.50 and 1,995,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 927,661.50 and 1,995,558 is: 4,292,785.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,661.50 : 1,995,558 = 1,995,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,661.50/1,995,558 = 1,995,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,661.50x = 1,995,558 × 1,995,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,661.50x = 3,982,251,731,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982,251,731,364/927,661.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292,785.39

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