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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,333.50 and 1,192,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,333.50 and 1,192,266 is: 2,582,975.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,333.50 : 1,192,266 = 1,192,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,333.50/1,192,266 = 1,192,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,333.50x = 1,192,266 × 1,192,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,333.50x = 1,421,498,214,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,498,214,756/550,333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582,975.99

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