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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,623 and 829,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,623 and 829,775 is: 1,239,197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,623 : 829,775 = 829,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,623/829,775 = 829,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,623x = 829,775 × 829,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,623x = 688,526,550,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,526,550,625/555,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239,197.35

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