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Finding the Third Proportional to 994,033.50 and 1,555,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 994,033.50 and 1,555,020 is: 2,432,601.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,033.50 : 1,555,020 = 1,555,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,033.50/1,555,020 = 1,555,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,033.50x = 1,555,020 × 1,555,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,033.50x = 2,418,087,200,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,087,200,400/994,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432,601.32

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