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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,407.75 and 775,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,407.75 and 775,095 is: 1,091,504.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,407.75 : 775,095 = 775,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,407.75/775,095 = 775,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,407.75x = 775,095 × 775,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,407.75x = 600,772,259,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,772,259,025/550,407.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,504.00

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