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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,744 and 853,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,744 and 853,548 is: 1,318,049.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,744 : 853,548 = 853,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,744/853,548 = 853,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,744x = 853,548 × 853,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,744x = 728,544,188,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,544,188,304/552,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,049.93

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