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Finding the Third Proportional to 557,044 and 848,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 557,044 and 848,622 is: 1,292,823.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,044 : 848,622 = 848,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,044/848,622 = 848,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,044x = 848,622 × 848,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,044x = 720,159,298,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,159,298,884/557,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,823.01

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