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Finding the Third Proportional to 556,292 and 755,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 556,292 and 755,674 is: 1,026,517.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,292 : 755,674 = 755,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,292/755,674 = 755,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,292x = 755,674 × 755,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,292x = 571,043,194,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,043,194,276/556,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026,517.00

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