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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,822 and 1,161,346

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,822 and 1,161,346 is: 2,439,708.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,822 : 1,161,346 = 1,161,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,822/1,161,346 = 1,161,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,822x = 1,161,346 × 1,161,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,822x = 1,348,724,531,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,724,531,716/552,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439,708.50

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