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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,748 and 853,554

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,748 and 853,554 is: 1,318,058.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,748 : 853,554 = 853,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,748/853,554 = 853,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,748x = 853,554 × 853,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,748x = 728,554,430,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,554,430,916/552,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,058.92

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