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Finding the Third Proportional to 549,695 and 840,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 549,695 and 840,890 is: 1,286,342.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,695 : 840,890 = 840,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,695/840,890 = 840,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,695x = 840,890 × 840,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,695x = 707,095,992,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,095,992,100/549,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,342.41

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