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Finding the Third Proportional to 558,152 and 891,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 558,152 and 891,084 is: 1,422,606.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,152 : 891,084 = 891,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,152/891,084 = 891,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,152x = 891,084 × 891,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,152x = 794,030,695,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,030,695,056/558,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,606.56

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