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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,190.50 and 1,183,059

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,190.50 and 1,183,059 is: 2,534,684.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,190.50 : 1,183,059 = 1,183,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,190.50/1,183,059 = 1,183,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,190.50x = 1,183,059 × 1,183,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,190.50x = 1,399,628,597,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,628,597,481/552,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534,684.31

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