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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,882.91 and 832,401.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,882.91 and 832,401.25 is: 1,248,717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,882.91 : 832,401.25 = 832,401.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,882.91/832,401.25 = 832,401.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,882.91x = 832,401.25 × 832,401.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,882.91x = 692,891,834,498.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,891,834,498.43/554,882.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,717.21

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