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Finding the Third Proportional to 559,877 and 850,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 559,877 and 850,183 is: 1,291,017.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,877 : 850,183 = 850,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,877/850,183 = 850,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,877x = 850,183 × 850,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,877x = 722,811,133,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,811,133,489/559,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,017.73

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