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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,638 and 792,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,638 and 792,572 is: 1,132,577.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,638 : 792,572 = 792,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,638/792,572 = 792,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,638x = 792,572 × 792,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,638x = 628,170,375,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,170,375,184/554,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132,577.24

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