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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,208 and 836,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,208 and 836,628 is: 1,267,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,208 : 836,628 = 836,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,208/836,628 = 836,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,208x = 836,628 × 836,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,208x = 699,946,410,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,946,410,384/552,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,541.24

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