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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,427 and 1,116,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,427 and 1,116,349 is: 2,264,124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,427 : 1,116,349 = 1,116,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,427/1,116,349 = 1,116,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,427x = 1,116,349 × 1,116,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,427x = 1,246,235,089,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,235,089,801/550,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264,124.20

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