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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,788 and 821,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,788 and 821,814 is: 1,217,362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,788 : 821,814 = 821,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,788/821,814 = 821,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,788x = 821,814 × 821,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,788x = 675,378,250,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,378,250,596/554,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217,362.76

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