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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,087.38 and 830,388.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,087.38 and 830,388.38 is: 1,242,227.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,087.38 : 830,388.38 = 830,388.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,087.38/830,388.38 = 830,388.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,087.38x = 830,388.38 × 830,388.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,087.38x = 689,544,853,335.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,544,853,335.14/555,087.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,227.59

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