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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,910 and 851,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,910 and 851,276 is: 1,315,406.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,910 : 851,276 = 851,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,910/851,276 = 851,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,910x = 851,276 × 851,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,910x = 724,670,828,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,670,828,176/550,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,406.92

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