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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,406.81 and 775,094.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,406.81 and 775,094.06 is: 1,091,503.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,406.81 : 775,094.06 = 775,094.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,406.81/775,094.06 = 775,094.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,406.81x = 775,094.06 × 775,094.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,406.81x = 600,770,805,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,770,805,722.75/550,406.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,503.22

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