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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,600 and 825,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,600 and 825,488 is: 1,233,135.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,600 : 825,488 = 825,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,600/825,488 = 825,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,600x = 825,488 × 825,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,600x = 681,430,438,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,430,438,144/552,600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,135.07

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