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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,768 and 861,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,768 and 861,108 is: 1,334,202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,768 : 861,108 = 861,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,768/861,108 = 861,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,768x = 861,108 × 861,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,768x = 741,506,987,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,506,987,664/555,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,202.38

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