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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,612 and 1,205,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,612 and 1,205,136 is: 2,628,160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,612 : 1,205,136 = 1,205,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,612/1,205,136 = 1,205,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,612x = 1,205,136 × 1,205,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,612x = 1,452,352,778,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,352,778,496/552,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628,160.04

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