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Finding the Third Proportional to 556,008 and 920,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 556,008 and 920,280 is: 1,523,207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,008 : 920,280 = 920,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,008/920,280 = 920,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,008x = 920,280 × 920,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,008x = 846,915,278,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,915,278,400/556,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523,207.00

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