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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,962 and 1,207,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,962 and 1,207,548 is: 2,646,593.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,962 : 1,207,548 = 1,207,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,962/1,207,548 = 1,207,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,962x = 1,207,548 × 1,207,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,962x = 1,458,172,172,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,172,172,304/550,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646,593.00

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