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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,557 and 1,212,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,557 and 1,212,867 is: 2,671,923.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,557 : 1,212,867 = 1,212,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,557/1,212,867 = 1,212,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,557x = 1,212,867 × 1,212,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,557x = 1,471,046,359,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,046,359,689/550,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671,923.81

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