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Finding the Third Proportional to 559,876 and 850,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 559,876 and 850,182 is: 1,291,017.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,876 : 850,182 = 850,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,876/850,182 = 850,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,876x = 850,182 × 850,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,876x = 722,809,433,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,809,433,124/559,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,017.00

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