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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,552 and 828,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,552 and 828,132 is: 1,236,678.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,552 : 828,132 = 828,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,552/828,132 = 828,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,552x = 828,132 × 828,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,552x = 685,802,609,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,802,609,424/554,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236,678.63

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