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Finding the Third Proportional to 544,408 and 774,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 544,408 and 774,264 is: 1,101,168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,408 : 774,264 = 774,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,408/774,264 = 774,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,408x = 774,264 × 774,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,408x = 599,484,741,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,484,741,696/544,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,168.13

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