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Finding the Third Proportional to 556,874 and 848,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 556,874 and 848,367 is: 1,292,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,874 : 848,367 = 848,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,874/848,367 = 848,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,874x = 848,367 × 848,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,874x = 719,726,566,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,726,566,689/556,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,440.60

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