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Finding the Third Proportional to 553,690.69 and 791,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 553,690.69 and 791,775 is: 1,132,234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,690.69 : 791,775 = 791,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,690.69/791,775 = 791,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,690.69x = 791,775 × 791,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,690.69x = 626,907,650,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,907,650,625/553,690.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132,234.41

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