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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,908 and 858,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,908 and 858,722 is: 1,328,875.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,908 : 858,722 = 858,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,908/858,722 = 858,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,908x = 858,722 × 858,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,908x = 737,403,473,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,403,473,284/554,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,875.19

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