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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,265.50 and 1,191,669

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,265.50 and 1,191,669 is: 2,571,362.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,265.50 : 1,191,669 = 1,191,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,265.50/1,191,669 = 1,191,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,265.50x = 1,191,669 × 1,191,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,265.50x = 1,420,075,005,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,075,005,561/552,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571,362.88

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