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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,427 and 840,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,427 and 840,930 is: 1,273,188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,427 : 840,930 = 840,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,427/840,930 = 840,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,427x = 840,930 × 840,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,427x = 707,163,264,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,163,264,900/555,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,188.49

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