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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,987 and 1,170,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,987 and 1,170,774 is: 2,478,741.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,987 : 1,170,774 = 1,170,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,987/1,170,774 = 1,170,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,987x = 1,170,774 × 1,170,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,987x = 1,370,711,759,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,711,759,076/552,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478,741.38

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