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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,782 and 861,129

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,782 and 861,129 is: 1,334,233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,782 : 861,129 = 861,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,782/861,129 = 861,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,782x = 861,129 × 861,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,782x = 741,543,154,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,543,154,641/555,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,233.84

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