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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,600 and 825,486.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,600 and 825,486.75 is: 1,233,131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,600 : 825,486.75 = 825,486.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,600/825,486.75 = 825,486.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,600x = 825,486.75 × 825,486.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,600x = 681,428,374,425.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,428,374,425.56/552,600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,131.33

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