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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,670 and 1,221,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,670 and 1,221,512 is: 2,699,787.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,670 : 1,221,512 = 1,221,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,670/1,221,512 = 1,221,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,670x = 1,221,512 × 1,221,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,670x = 1,492,091,566,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,091,566,144/552,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699,787.52

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