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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,406.88 and 840,901.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,406.88 and 840,901.50 is: 1,273,148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,406.88 : 840,901.50 = 840,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,406.88/840,901.50 = 840,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,406.88x = 840,901.50 × 840,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,406.88x = 707,115,332,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,115,332,702.25/555,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,148.33

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