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Finding the Third Proportional to 544,599 and 1,183,646.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 544,599 and 1,183,646.25 is: 2,572,568.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,599 : 1,183,646.25 = 1,183,646.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,599/1,183,646.25 = 1,183,646.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,599x = 1,183,646.25 × 1,183,646.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,599x = 1,401,018,445,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,018,445,139.06/544,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572,568.89

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