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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,556 and 825,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,556 and 825,424 is: 1,233,042.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,556 : 825,424 = 825,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,556/825,424 = 825,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,556x = 825,424 × 825,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,556x = 681,324,779,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,324,779,776/552,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,042.04

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