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Finding the Third Proportional to 553,598 and 854,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 553,598 and 854,049 is: 1,317,562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,598 : 854,049 = 854,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,598/854,049 = 854,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,598x = 854,049 × 854,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,598x = 729,399,694,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,399,694,401/553,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,562.01

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