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Finding the Third Proportional to 541,168.59 and 1,174,555.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 541,168.59 and 1,174,555.69 is: 2,549,262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,168.59 : 1,174,555.69 = 1,174,555.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,168.59/1,174,555.69 = 1,174,555.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,168.59x = 1,174,555.69 × 1,174,555.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,168.59x = 1,379,581,063,038.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,581,063,038.60/541,168.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549,262.98

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