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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,587 and 825,465

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,587 and 825,465 is: 1,233,095.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,587 : 825,465 = 825,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,587/825,465 = 825,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,587x = 825,465 × 825,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,587x = 681,392,466,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,392,466,225/552,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,095.36

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