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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,197.56 and 1,135,751.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,197.56 and 1,135,751.63 is: 2,344,488.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,197.56 : 1,135,751.63 = 1,135,751.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,197.56/1,135,751.63 = 1,135,751.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,197.56x = 1,135,751.63 × 1,135,751.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,197.56x = 1,289,931,753,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,931,753,690.14/550,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344,488.31

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