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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,411 and 775,099.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,411 and 775,099.50 is: 1,091,510.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,411 : 775,099.50 = 775,099.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,411/775,099.50 = 775,099.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,411x = 775,099.50 × 775,099.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,411x = 600,779,234,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,779,234,900.25/550,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,510.23

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