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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,336 and 1,192,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,336 and 1,192,270 is: 2,582,981.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,336 : 1,192,270 = 1,192,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,336/1,192,270 = 1,192,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,336x = 1,192,270 × 1,192,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,336x = 1,421,507,752,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,507,752,900/550,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582,981.58

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