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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,867 and 1,204,889

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,867 and 1,204,889 is: 2,616,406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,867 : 1,204,889 = 1,204,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,867/1,204,889 = 1,204,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,867x = 1,204,889 × 1,204,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,867x = 1,451,757,502,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,757,502,321/554,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616,406.28

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