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Finding the Third Proportional to 546,166 and 847,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 546,166 and 847,995 is: 1,316,624.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,166 : 847,995 = 847,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,166/847,995 = 847,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,166x = 847,995 × 847,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,166x = 719,095,520,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,095,520,025/546,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316,624.47

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