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Finding the Third Proportional to 555,782 and 861,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 555,782 and 861,132 is: 1,334,243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,782 : 861,132 = 861,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,782/861,132 = 861,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,782x = 861,132 × 861,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,782x = 741,548,321,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,548,321,424/555,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,243.14

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