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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,536 and 830,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,536 and 830,855 is: 1,249,366.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,536 : 830,855 = 830,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,536/830,855 = 830,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,536x = 830,855 × 830,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,536x = 690,320,031,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,320,031,025/552,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,366.61

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