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Finding the Third Proportional to 996,544 and 2,339,545.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 996,544 and 2,339,545.50 is: 5,492,455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,544 : 2,339,545.50 = 2,339,545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,544/2,339,545.50 = 2,339,545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,544x = 2,339,545.50 × 2,339,545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,544x = 5,473,473,146,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,473,473,146,570.25/996,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492,455.07

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