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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,626 and 833,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,626 and 833,560 is: 1,261,876.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,626 : 833,560 = 833,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,626/833,560 = 833,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,626x = 833,560 × 833,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,626x = 694,822,273,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,822,273,600/550,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,876.98

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