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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,797 and 550,456.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,797 and 550,456.50 is: 734,022.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,797 : 550,456.50 = 550,456.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,797/550,456.50 = 550,456.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,797x = 550,456.50 × 550,456.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,797x = 303,002,358,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,002,358,392.25/412,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,022.68

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