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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,373 and 860,125.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,373 and 860,125.50 is: 1,334,509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,373 : 860,125.50 = 860,125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,373/860,125.50 = 860,125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,373x = 860,125.50 × 860,125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,373x = 739,815,875,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,815,875,750.25/554,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,509.21

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