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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,303.50 and 1,204,825.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,303.50 and 1,204,825.50 is: 2,637,825.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,303.50 : 1,204,825.50 = 1,204,825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,303.50/1,204,825.50 = 1,204,825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,303.50x = 1,204,825.50 × 1,204,825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,303.50x = 1,451,604,485,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,604,485,450.25/550,303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637,825.28

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