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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,065.50 and 875,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,065.50 and 875,263 is: 1,392,716.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,065.50 : 875,263 = 875,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,065.50/875,263 = 875,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,065.50x = 875,263 × 875,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,065.50x = 766,085,319,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,085,319,169/550,065.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,716.54

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