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Finding the Third Proportional to 549,994 and 875,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 549,994 and 875,157 is: 1,392,560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,994 : 875,157 = 875,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,994/875,157 = 875,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,994x = 875,157 × 875,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,994x = 765,899,774,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,899,774,649/549,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,560.24

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