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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,712 and 1,135,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,712 and 1,135,710 is: 2,325,237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,712 : 1,135,710 = 1,135,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,712/1,135,710 = 1,135,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,712x = 1,135,710 × 1,135,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,712x = 1,289,837,204,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,837,204,100/554,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325,237.61

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