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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,152 and 1,135,660.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,152 and 1,135,660.50 is: 2,344,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,152 : 1,135,660.50 = 1,135,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,152/1,135,660.50 = 1,135,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,152x = 1,135,660.50 × 1,135,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,152x = 1,289,724,771,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,724,771,260.25/550,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344,306.25

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