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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,216.13 and 1,160,156.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,216.13 and 1,160,156.25 is: 2,446,243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,216.13 : 1,160,156.25 = 1,160,156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,216.13/1,160,156.25 = 1,160,156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,216.13x = 1,160,156.25 × 1,160,156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,216.13x = 1,345,962,524,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,962,524,414.06/550,216.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446,243.33

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