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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,056 and 1,194,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,056 and 1,194,310 is: 2,569,788.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,056 : 1,194,310 = 1,194,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,056/1,194,310 = 1,194,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,056x = 1,194,310 × 1,194,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,056x = 1,426,376,376,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,376,376,100/555,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569,788.23

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