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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,801 and 1,161,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,801 and 1,161,303 is: 2,439,620.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,801 : 1,161,303 = 1,161,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,801/1,161,303 = 1,161,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,801x = 1,161,303 × 1,161,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,801x = 1,348,624,657,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,624,657,809/552,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439,620.51

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