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Finding the Third Proportional to 546,984 and 827,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 546,984 and 827,778 is: 1,252,717.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,984 : 827,778 = 827,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,984/827,778 = 827,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,984x = 827,778 × 827,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,984x = 685,216,417,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,216,417,284/546,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252,717.48

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