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Finding the Third Proportional to 553,651 and 867,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 553,651 and 867,366 is: 1,358,841.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,651 : 867,366 = 867,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,651/867,366 = 867,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,651x = 867,366 × 867,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,651x = 752,323,777,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,323,777,956/553,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358,841.18

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