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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,538 and 830,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,538 and 830,858 is: 1,249,371.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,538 : 830,858 = 830,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,538/830,858 = 830,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,538x = 830,858 × 830,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,538x = 690,325,016,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,325,016,164/552,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,371.11

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