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Finding the Third Proportional to 955,057.50 and 1,444,887

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Solution

The third proportional to 955,057.50 and 1,444,887 is: 2,185,940.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,057.50 : 1,444,887 = 1,444,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,057.50/1,444,887 = 1,444,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,057.50x = 1,444,887 × 1,444,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,057.50x = 2,087,698,442,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,698,442,769/955,057.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185,940.05

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