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Finding the Third Proportional to 991,332 and 1,575,571.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 991,332 and 1,575,571.50 is: 2,504,131.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,332 : 1,575,571.50 = 1,575,571.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,332/1,575,571.50 = 1,575,571.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,332x = 1,575,571.50 × 1,575,571.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,332x = 2,482,425,551,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,425,551,612.25/991,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504,131.36

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