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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,042.75 and 830,828.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,042.75 and 830,828.25 is: 1,250,402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,042.75 : 830,828.25 = 830,828.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,042.75/830,828.25 = 830,828.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,042.75x = 830,828.25 × 830,828.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,042.75x = 690,275,580,998.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,275,580,998.06/552,042.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,402.40

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