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Finding the Third Proportional to 553,678 and 832,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 553,678 and 832,157 is: 1,250,700.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,678 : 832,157 = 832,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,678/832,157 = 832,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,678x = 832,157 × 832,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,678x = 692,485,272,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,485,272,649/553,678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,700.36

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