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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,030 and 1,182,756

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,030 and 1,182,756 is: 2,534,122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,030 : 1,182,756 = 1,182,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,030/1,182,756 = 1,182,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,030x = 1,182,756 × 1,182,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,030x = 1,398,911,755,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,911,755,536/552,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534,122.70

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