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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,094 and 1,134,442

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,094 and 1,134,442 is: 2,339,524.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,094 : 1,134,442 = 1,134,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,094/1,134,442 = 1,134,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,094x = 1,134,442 × 1,134,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,094x = 1,286,958,651,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,958,651,364/550,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339,524.97

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