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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,828 and 1,205,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,828 and 1,205,712 is: 2,629,645.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,828 : 1,205,712 = 1,205,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,828/1,205,712 = 1,205,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,828x = 1,205,712 × 1,205,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,828x = 1,453,741,426,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,741,426,944/552,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629,645.07

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