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Finding the Third Proportional to 994,228 and 1,555,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 994,228 and 1,555,322 is: 2,433,070.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,228 : 1,555,322 = 1,555,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,228/1,555,322 = 1,555,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,228x = 1,555,322 × 1,555,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,228x = 2,419,026,523,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,026,523,684/994,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433,070.20

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