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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,898 and 851,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,898 and 851,258 is: 1,315,379.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,898 : 851,258 = 851,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,898/851,258 = 851,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,898x = 851,258 × 851,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,898x = 724,640,182,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,640,182,564/550,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,379.95

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