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Finding the Third Proportional to 994,230 and 1,555,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 994,230 and 1,555,325 is: 2,433,074.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,230 : 1,555,325 = 1,555,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,230/1,555,325 = 1,555,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,230x = 1,555,325 × 1,555,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,230x = 2,419,035,855,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,035,855,625/994,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433,074.70

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