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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,565 and 828,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,565 and 828,151 is: 1,236,706.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,565 : 828,151 = 828,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,565/828,151 = 828,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,565x = 828,151 × 828,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,565x = 685,834,078,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,834,078,801/554,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236,706.39

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