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Finding the Third Proportional to 544,862 and 850,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 544,862 and 850,407 is: 1,327,294.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,862 : 850,407 = 850,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,862/850,407 = 850,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,862x = 850,407 × 850,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,862x = 723,192,065,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,192,065,649/544,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327,294.00

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