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