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Finding the Third Proportional to 551,808 and 854,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 551,808 and 854,764 is: 1,324,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,808 : 854,764 = 854,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,808/854,764 = 854,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,808x = 854,764 × 854,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,808x = 730,621,495,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,621,495,696/551,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324,050.21

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