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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,509 and 1,190,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,509 and 1,190,034 is: 2,563,181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,509 : 1,190,034 = 1,190,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,509/1,190,034 = 1,190,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,509x = 1,190,034 × 1,190,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,509x = 1,416,180,921,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,180,921,156/552,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563,181.63

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