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Finding the Third Proportional to 991,865 and 1,483,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 991,865 and 1,483,950 is: 2,220,168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,865 : 1,483,950 = 1,483,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,865/1,483,950 = 1,483,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,865x = 1,483,950 × 1,483,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,865x = 2,202,107,602,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,107,602,500/991,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220,168.67

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