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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,657 and 878,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,657 and 878,820 is: 1,397,475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,657 : 878,820 = 878,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,657/878,820 = 878,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,657x = 878,820 × 878,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,657x = 772,324,592,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,324,592,400/552,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397,475.45

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