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Finding the Third Proportional to 546,280 and 827,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 546,280 and 827,088 is: 1,252,241.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,280 : 827,088 = 827,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,280/827,088 = 827,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,280x = 827,088 × 827,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,280x = 684,074,559,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,074,559,744/546,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252,241.63

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