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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,521 and 830,841

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,521 and 830,841 is: 1,249,358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,521 : 830,841 = 830,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,521/830,841 = 830,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,521x = 830,841 × 830,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,521x = 690,296,767,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,296,767,281/552,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,358.43

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