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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,666 and 810,868.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,666 and 810,868.50 is: 1,189,701.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,666 : 810,868.50 = 810,868.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,666/810,868.50 = 810,868.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,666x = 810,868.50 × 810,868.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,666x = 657,507,724,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,507,724,292.25/552,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,701.78

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