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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,122 and 878,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,122 and 878,151 is: 1,389,152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,122 : 878,151 = 878,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,122/878,151 = 878,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,122x = 878,151 × 878,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,122x = 771,149,178,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,149,178,801/555,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,152.62

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