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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,467 and 829,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,467 and 829,566 is: 1,238,921.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,467 : 829,566 = 829,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,467/829,566 = 829,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,467x = 829,566 × 829,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,467x = 688,179,748,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,179,748,356/555,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,921.03

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