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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,934 and 830,875.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,934 and 830,875.50 is: 1,244,029.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,934 : 830,875.50 = 830,875.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,934/830,875.50 = 830,875.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,934x = 830,875.50 × 830,875.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,934x = 690,354,096,500.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,354,096,500.25/554,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,029.19

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