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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,108 and 875,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,108 and 875,281 is: 1,392,666.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,108 : 875,281 = 875,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,108/875,281 = 875,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,108x = 875,281 × 875,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,108x = 766,116,828,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,116,828,961/550,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,666.22

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