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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,036 and 832,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,036 and 832,632 is: 1,249,065.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,036 : 832,632 = 832,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,036/832,632 = 832,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,036x = 832,632 × 832,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,036x = 693,276,047,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,276,047,424/555,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,065.01

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