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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,694 and 852,777

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,694 and 852,777 is: 1,311,044.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,694 : 852,777 = 852,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,694/852,777 = 852,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,694x = 852,777 × 852,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,694x = 727,228,611,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,228,611,729/554,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,044.67

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