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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,211 and 1,191,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,211 and 1,191,301 is: 2,560,754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,211 : 1,191,301 = 1,191,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,211/1,191,301 = 1,191,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,211x = 1,191,301 × 1,191,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,211x = 1,419,198,072,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,198,072,601/554,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560,754.07

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