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Finding the Third Proportional to 553,692 and 791,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 553,692 and 791,773 is: 1,132,226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,692 : 791,773 = 791,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,692/791,773 = 791,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,692x = 791,773 × 791,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,692x = 626,904,483,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,904,483,529/553,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132,226.01

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