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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,751.50 and 828,965.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,751.50 and 828,965.25 is: 1,243,204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,751.50 : 828,965.25 = 828,965.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,751.50/828,965.25 = 828,965.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,751.50x = 828,965.25 × 828,965.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,751.50x = 687,183,385,707.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,183,385,707.56/552,751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,204.92

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