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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,580 and 1,135,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,580 and 1,135,432 is: 2,324,652.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,580 : 1,135,432 = 1,135,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,580/1,135,432 = 1,135,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,580x = 1,135,432 × 1,135,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,580x = 1,289,205,826,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,205,826,624/554,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324,652.58

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