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Finding the Third Proportional to 547,974 and 859,826

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Solution

The third proportional to 547,974 and 859,826 is: 1,349,152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,974 : 859,826 = 859,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,974/859,826 = 859,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,974x = 859,826 × 859,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,974x = 739,300,750,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,300,750,276/547,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,152.97

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