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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,550 and 825,416

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,550 and 825,416 is: 1,233,031.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,550 : 825,416 = 825,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,550/825,416 = 825,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,550x = 825,416 × 825,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,550x = 681,311,573,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,311,573,056/552,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,031.53

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