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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,620 and 829,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,620 and 829,771 is: 1,239,192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,620 : 829,771 = 829,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,620/829,771 = 829,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,620x = 829,771 × 829,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,620x = 688,519,912,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,519,912,441/555,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239,192.10

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