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Finding the Third Proportional to 551,914 and 843,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 551,914 and 843,711 is: 1,289,781.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,914 : 843,711 = 843,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,914/843,711 = 843,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,914x = 843,711 × 843,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,914x = 711,848,251,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,848,251,521/551,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,781.11

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