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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,052 and 1,134,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,052 and 1,134,368 is: 2,339,398.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,052 : 1,134,368 = 1,134,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,052/1,134,368 = 1,134,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,052x = 1,134,368 × 1,134,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,052x = 1,286,790,759,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,790,759,424/550,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339,398.38

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