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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,789 and 1,205,633.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,789 and 1,205,633.25 is: 2,629,487.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,789 : 1,205,633.25 = 1,205,633.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,789/1,205,633.25 = 1,205,633.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,789x = 1,205,633.25 × 1,205,633.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,789x = 1,453,551,533,505.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,551,533,505.56/552,789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629,487.08

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