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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,995.25 and 1,220,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,995.25 and 1,220,247 is: 2,678,085.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,995.25 : 1,220,247 = 1,220,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,995.25/1,220,247 = 1,220,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,995.25x = 1,220,247 × 1,220,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,995.25x = 1,489,002,741,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,002,741,009/555,995.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678,085.36

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