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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,592 and 1,135,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,592 and 1,135,470 is: 2,324,757.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,592 : 1,135,470 = 1,135,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,592/1,135,470 = 1,135,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,592x = 1,135,470 × 1,135,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,592x = 1,289,292,120,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,292,120,900/554,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324,757.88

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