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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,064 and 1,188,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,064 and 1,188,691 is: 2,559,461.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,064 : 1,188,691 = 1,188,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,064/1,188,691 = 1,188,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,064x = 1,188,691 × 1,188,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,064x = 1,412,986,293,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,986,293,481/552,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559,461.03

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