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Finding the Third Proportional to 544,354 and 844,947

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Solution

The third proportional to 544,354 and 844,947 is: 1,311,527.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,354 : 844,947 = 844,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,354/844,947 = 844,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,354x = 844,947 × 844,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,354x = 713,935,432,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,935,432,809/544,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,527.85

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