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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,413 and 775,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,413 and 775,102 is: 1,091,513.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,413 : 775,102 = 775,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,413/775,102 = 775,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,413x = 775,102 × 775,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,413x = 600,783,110,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,783,110,404/550,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,513.30

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