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Finding the Third Proportional to 994,057.50 and 1,555,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 994,057.50 and 1,555,056 is: 2,432,655.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,057.50 : 1,555,056 = 1,555,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,057.50/1,555,056 = 1,555,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,057.50x = 1,555,056 × 1,555,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,057.50x = 2,418,199,163,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,199,163,136/994,057.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432,655.22

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