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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,825 and 833,133.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,825 and 833,133.09 is: 1,255,570.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,825 : 833,133.09 = 833,133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,825/833,133.09 = 833,133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,825x = 833,133.09 × 833,133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,825x = 694,110,751,901.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,110,751,901.45/552,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,570.48

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