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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,749 and 861,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,749 and 861,080 is: 1,334,161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,749 : 861,080 = 861,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,749/861,080 = 861,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,749x = 861,080 × 861,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,749x = 741,458,766,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,458,766,400/555,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,161.22

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