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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,468 and 881,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,468 and 881,470 is: 1,401,324.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,468 : 881,470 = 881,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,468/881,470 = 881,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,468x = 881,470 × 881,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,468x = 776,989,360,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,989,360,900/554,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401,324.08

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