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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,152 and 836,466.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,152 and 836,466.75 is: 1,271,787.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,152 : 836,466.75 = 836,466.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,152/836,466.75 = 836,466.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,152x = 836,466.75 × 836,466.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,152x = 699,676,623,855.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,676,623,855.56/550,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,787.84

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