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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,070 and 859,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,070 and 859,618 is: 1,333,663.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,070 : 859,618 = 859,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,070/859,618 = 859,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,070x = 859,618 × 859,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,070x = 738,943,105,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,943,105,924/554,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333,663.81

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