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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,614.63 and 830,972.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,614.63 and 830,972.25 is: 1,249,541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,614.63 : 830,972.25 = 830,972.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,614.63/830,972.25 = 830,972.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,614.63x = 830,972.25 × 830,972.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,614.63x = 690,514,880,270.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,514,880,270.06/552,614.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,541.45

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