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Finding the Third Proportional to 944,797 and 1,434,691.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 944,797 and 1,434,691.50 is: 2,178,605.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,797 : 1,434,691.50 = 1,434,691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,797/1,434,691.50 = 1,434,691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,797x = 1,434,691.50 × 1,434,691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,797x = 2,058,339,700,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,339,700,172.25/944,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178,605.25

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