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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,014 and 875,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,014 and 875,190 is: 1,392,614.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,014 : 875,190 = 875,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,014/875,190 = 875,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,014x = 875,190 × 875,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,014x = 765,957,536,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,957,536,100/550,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,614.62

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