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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,512.63 and 779,868.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,512.63 and 779,868.56 is: 1,100,780.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,512.63 : 779,868.56 = 779,868.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,512.63/779,868.56 = 779,868.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,512.63x = 779,868.56 × 779,868.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,512.63x = 608,194,974,775.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,194,974,775.82/552,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100,780.23

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