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Finding the Third Proportional to 997,753 and 1,541,511.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 997,753 and 1,541,511.50 is: 2,381,609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,753 : 1,541,511.50 = 1,541,511.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,753/1,541,511.50 = 1,541,511.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,753x = 1,541,511.50 × 1,541,511.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,753x = 2,376,257,704,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,257,704,632.25/997,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381,609.18

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