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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,316 and 822,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,316 and 822,944 is: 1,230,632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,316 : 822,944 = 822,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,316/822,944 = 822,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,316x = 822,944 × 822,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,316x = 677,236,827,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,236,827,136/550,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,632.63

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