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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,268 and 1,191,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,268 and 1,191,675 is: 2,571,377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,268 : 1,191,675 = 1,191,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,268/1,191,675 = 1,191,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,268x = 1,191,675 × 1,191,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,268x = 1,420,089,305,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,089,305,625/552,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571,377.13

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