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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,516 and 779,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,516 and 779,873 is: 1,100,786.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,516 : 779,873 = 779,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,516/779,873 = 779,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,516x = 779,873 × 779,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,516x = 608,201,896,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,201,896,129/552,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100,786.03

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