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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,288 and 1,183,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,288 and 1,183,218 is: 2,534,918.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,288 : 1,183,218 = 1,183,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,288/1,183,218 = 1,183,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,288x = 1,183,218 × 1,183,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,288x = 1,400,004,835,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,004,835,524/552,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534,918.08

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