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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,660 and 845,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,660 and 845,028 is: 1,292,064.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,660 : 845,028 = 845,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,660/845,028 = 845,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,660x = 845,028 × 845,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,660x = 714,072,320,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,072,320,784/552,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,064.42

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