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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,804 and 1,131,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,804 and 1,131,250 is: 2,302,478.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,804 : 1,131,250 = 1,131,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,804/1,131,250 = 1,131,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,804x = 1,131,250 × 1,131,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,804x = 1,279,726,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,726,562,500/555,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302,478.14

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