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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,099 and 1,191,190.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,099 and 1,191,190.50 is: 2,570,073.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,099 : 1,191,190.50 = 1,191,190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,099/1,191,190.50 = 1,191,190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,099x = 1,191,190.50 × 1,191,190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,099x = 1,418,934,807,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,934,807,290.25/552,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570,073.13

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