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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,602 and 825,491

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,602 and 825,491 is: 1,233,139.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,602 : 825,491 = 825,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,602/825,491 = 825,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,602x = 825,491 × 825,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,602x = 681,435,391,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,435,391,081/552,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,139.57

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