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Finding the Third Proportional to 546,006 and 826,646

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Solution

The third proportional to 546,006 and 826,646 is: 1,251,531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,006 : 826,646 = 826,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,006/826,646 = 826,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,006x = 826,646 × 826,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,006x = 683,343,609,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,343,609,316/546,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,531.32

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