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Finding the Third Proportional to 549,594 and 874,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 549,594 and 874,260 is: 1,390,718.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,594 : 874,260 = 874,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,594/874,260 = 874,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,594x = 874,260 × 874,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,594x = 764,330,547,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,330,547,600/549,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390,718.51

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