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Finding the Third Proportional to 552,827 and 833,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 552,827 and 833,136 is: 1,255,574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,827 : 833,136 = 833,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,827/833,136 = 833,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,827x = 833,136 × 833,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,827x = 694,115,594,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,115,594,496/552,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,574.70

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