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Finding the Third Proportional to 544,081 and 828,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 544,081 and 828,159 is: 1,260,561.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,081 : 828,159 = 828,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,081/828,159 = 828,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,081x = 828,159 × 828,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,081x = 685,847,329,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,847,329,281/544,081
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260,561.07

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