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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,668 and 810,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,668 and 810,871 is: 1,189,704.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,668 : 810,871 = 810,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,668/810,871 = 810,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,668x = 810,871 × 810,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,668x = 657,511,778,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,511,778,641/552,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,704.81

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