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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,440 and 853,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,440 and 853,080 is: 1,317,329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,440 : 853,080 = 853,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,440/853,080 = 853,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,440x = 853,080 × 853,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,440x = 727,745,486,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,745,486,400/552,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,329.46

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