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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,016 and 737,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,016 and 737,862 is: 980,945.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,016 : 737,862 = 737,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,016/737,862 = 737,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,016x = 737,862 × 737,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,016x = 544,440,331,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,440,331,044/555,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980,945.29

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