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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,463 and 829,561

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,463 and 829,561 is: 1,238,915.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,463 : 829,561 = 829,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,463/829,561 = 829,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,463x = 829,561 × 829,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,463x = 688,171,452,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,171,452,721/555,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,915.02

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