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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,042 and 1,127,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,042 and 1,127,304 is: 2,302,024.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,042 : 1,127,304 = 1,127,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,042/1,127,304 = 1,127,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,042x = 1,127,304 × 1,127,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,042x = 1,270,814,308,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,814,308,416/552,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302,024.68

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