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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,028 and 1,194,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,028 and 1,194,224 is: 2,569,547.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,028 : 1,194,224 = 1,194,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,028/1,194,224 = 1,194,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,028x = 1,194,224 × 1,194,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,028x = 1,426,170,962,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,170,962,176/555,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569,547.77

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