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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,384 and 727,959

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,384 and 727,959 is: 955,879.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,384 : 727,959 = 727,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,384/727,959 = 727,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,384x = 727,959 × 727,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,384x = 529,924,305,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,924,305,681/554,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,879.51

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