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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,547 and 1,206,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,547 and 1,206,069 is: 2,642,104.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,547 : 1,206,069 = 1,206,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,547/1,206,069 = 1,206,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,547x = 1,206,069 × 1,206,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,547x = 1,454,602,432,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,602,432,761/550,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642,104.00

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