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Finding the Third Proportional to 994,059 and 2,145,118.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 994,059 and 2,145,118.50 is: 4,629,034.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,059 : 2,145,118.50 = 2,145,118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,059/2,145,118.50 = 2,145,118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,059x = 2,145,118.50 × 2,145,118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,059x = 4,601,533,379,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601,533,379,042.25/994,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629,034.47

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