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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,575 and 1,135,422

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,575 and 1,135,422 is: 2,324,632.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,575 : 1,135,422 = 1,135,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,575/1,135,422 = 1,135,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,575x = 1,135,422 × 1,135,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,575x = 1,289,183,118,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,183,118,084/554,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324,632.59

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