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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,566 and 833,442

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,566 and 833,442 is: 1,261,657.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,566 : 833,442 = 833,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,566/833,442 = 833,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,566x = 833,442 × 833,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,566x = 694,625,567,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,625,567,364/550,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,657.22

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