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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,586 and 855,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,586 and 855,852 is: 1,325,554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,586 : 855,852 = 855,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,586/855,852 = 855,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,586x = 855,852 × 855,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,586x = 732,482,645,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,482,645,904/552,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,554.11

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