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Finding the Third Proportional to 955,795.50 and 1,466,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 955,795.50 and 1,466,865 is: 2,251,206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,795.50 : 1,466,865 = 1,466,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,795.50/1,466,865 = 1,466,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,795.50x = 1,466,865 × 1,466,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,795.50x = 2,151,692,928,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,692,928,225/955,795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251,206.38

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