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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,415 and 775,105

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,415 and 775,105 is: 1,091,517.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,415 : 775,105 = 775,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,415/775,105 = 775,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,415x = 775,105 × 775,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,415x = 600,787,761,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,787,761,025/550,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,517.78

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