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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,024 and 826,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,024 and 826,392 is: 1,230,440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,024 : 826,392 = 826,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,024/826,392 = 826,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,024x = 826,392 × 826,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,024x = 682,923,737,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,923,737,664/555,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,440.01

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