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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,592 and 825,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,592 and 825,476 is: 1,233,117.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,592 : 825,476 = 825,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,592/825,476 = 825,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,592x = 825,476 × 825,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,592x = 681,410,626,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,410,626,576/552,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,117.07

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