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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,410 and 775,105.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,410 and 775,105.50 is: 1,091,529.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,410 : 775,105.50 = 775,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,410/775,105.50 = 775,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,410x = 775,105.50 × 775,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,410x = 600,788,536,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,788,536,130.25/550,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,529.11

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