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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,625 and 825,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,625 and 825,514 is: 1,233,156.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,625 : 825,514 = 825,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,625/825,514 = 825,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,625x = 825,514 × 825,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,625x = 681,473,364,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,473,364,196/552,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,156.96

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