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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,104 and 875,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,104 and 875,275 is: 1,392,657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,104 : 875,275 = 875,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,104/875,275 = 875,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,104x = 875,275 × 875,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,104x = 766,106,325,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,106,325,625/550,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,657.25

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