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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,968 and 1,207,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,968 and 1,207,560 is: 2,646,616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,968 : 1,207,560 = 1,207,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,968/1,207,560 = 1,207,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,968x = 1,207,560 × 1,207,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,968x = 1,458,201,153,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,201,153,600/550,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646,616.78

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