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Finding the Third Proportional to 558,526 and 863,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 558,526 and 863,062 is: 1,333,646.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,526 : 863,062 = 863,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,526/863,062 = 863,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,526x = 863,062 × 863,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,526x = 744,876,015,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,876,015,844/558,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333,646.09

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