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Finding the Third Proportional to 549,511 and 871,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 549,511 and 871,787 is: 1,383,070.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,511 : 871,787 = 871,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,511/871,787 = 871,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,511x = 871,787 × 871,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,511x = 760,012,573,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,012,573,369/549,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,070.72

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