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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,610 and 830,966.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,610 and 830,966.50 is: 1,249,534.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,610 : 830,966.50 = 830,966.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,610/830,966.50 = 830,966.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,610x = 830,966.50 × 830,966.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,610x = 690,505,324,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,505,324,122.25/552,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,534.62

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