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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,048 and 1,194,293.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,048 and 1,194,293.25 is: 2,569,753.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,048 : 1,194,293.25 = 1,194,293.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,048/1,194,293.25 = 1,194,293.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,048x = 1,194,293.25 × 1,194,293.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,048x = 1,426,336,366,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,336,366,995.56/555,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569,753.19

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