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Finding the Third Proportional to 546,946 and 827,965

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Solution

The third proportional to 546,946 and 827,965 is: 1,253,370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,946 : 827,965 = 827,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,946/827,965 = 827,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,946x = 827,965 × 827,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,946x = 685,526,041,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,526,041,225/546,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253,370.61

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