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Finding the Third Proportional to 553,615 and 903,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 553,615 and 903,995 is: 1,476,128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,615 : 903,995 = 903,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,615/903,995 = 903,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,615x = 903,995 × 903,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,615x = 817,206,960,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,206,960,025/553,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476,128.65

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