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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,064.67 and 875,261.32

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,064.67 and 875,261.32 is: 1,392,713.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,064.67 : 875,261.32 = 875,261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,064.67/875,261.32 = 875,261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,064.67x = 875,261.32 × 875,261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,064.67x = 766,082,378,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,082,378,835.18/550,064.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,713.29

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