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Finding the Third Proportional to 545,268 and 827,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 545,268 and 827,700 is: 1,256,423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,268 : 827,700 = 827,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,268/827,700 = 827,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,268x = 827,700 × 827,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,268x = 685,087,290,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,087,290,000/545,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,423.06

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