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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,636 and 853,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,636 and 853,374 is: 1,317,770.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,636 : 853,374 = 853,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,636/853,374 = 853,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,636x = 853,374 × 853,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,636x = 728,247,183,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,247,183,876/552,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,770.08

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