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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,832 and 827,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,832 and 827,127 is: 1,233,056.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,832 : 827,127 = 827,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,832/827,127 = 827,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,832x = 827,127 × 827,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,832x = 684,139,074,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,139,074,129/554,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,056.27

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