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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,632 and 853,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,632 and 853,368 is: 1,317,761.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,632 : 853,368 = 853,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,632/853,368 = 853,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,632x = 853,368 × 853,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,632x = 728,236,943,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,236,943,424/552,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,761.08

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