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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,411 and 836,086.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,411 and 836,086.50 is: 1,265,435.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,411 : 836,086.50 = 836,086.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,411/836,086.50 = 836,086.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,411x = 836,086.50 × 836,086.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,411x = 699,040,635,482.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,040,635,482.25/552,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265,435.76

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