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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,322 and 822,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,322 and 822,950 is: 1,230,637.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,322 : 822,950 = 822,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,322/822,950 = 822,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,322x = 822,950 × 822,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,322x = 677,246,702,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,246,702,500/550,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,637.16

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