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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,006 and 875,178

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,006 and 875,178 is: 1,392,596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,006 : 875,178 = 875,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,006/875,178 = 875,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,006x = 875,178 × 875,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,006x = 765,936,531,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,936,531,684/550,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,596.68

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