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Finding the Third Proportional to 994,865.50 and 2,131,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 994,865.50 and 2,131,683 is: 4,567,524.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,865.50 : 2,131,683 = 2,131,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,865.50/2,131,683 = 2,131,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,865.50x = 2,131,683 × 2,131,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,865.50x = 4,544,072,412,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544,072,412,489/994,865.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567,524.37

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