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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,881 and 832,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,881 and 832,394 is: 1,248,699.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,881 : 832,394 = 832,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,881/832,394 = 832,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,881x = 832,394 × 832,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,881x = 692,879,771,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,879,771,236/554,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,699.76

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