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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,636.11 and 825,541.24

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,636.11 and 825,541.24 is: 1,233,213.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,636.11 : 825,541.24 = 825,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,636.11/825,541.24 = 825,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,636.11x = 825,541.24 × 825,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,636.11x = 681,518,342,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,518,342,552.48/552,636.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,213.57

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