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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,631 and 878,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,631 and 878,768 is: 1,397,375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,631 : 878,768 = 878,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,631/878,768 = 878,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,631x = 878,768 × 878,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,631x = 772,233,197,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,233,197,824/552,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397,375.82

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