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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,628 and 878,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,628 and 878,761 is: 1,397,361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,628 : 878,761 = 878,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,628/878,761 = 878,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,628x = 878,761 × 878,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,628x = 772,220,895,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,220,895,121/552,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397,361.15

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