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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,834 and 1,182,520.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,834 and 1,182,520.88 is: 2,529,431.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,834 : 1,182,520.88 = 1,182,520.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,834/1,182,520.88 = 1,182,520.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,834x = 1,182,520.88 × 1,182,520.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,834x = 1,398,355,619,810.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,355,619,810.77/552,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529,431.29

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