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Finding the Third Proportional to 553,702 and 791,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 553,702 and 791,788 is: 1,132,248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,702 : 791,788 = 791,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,702/791,788 = 791,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,702x = 791,788 × 791,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,702x = 626,928,236,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,928,236,944/553,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132,248.46

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