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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,432 and 775,126.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,432 and 775,126.50 is: 1,091,544.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,432 : 775,126.50 = 775,126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,432/775,126.50 = 775,126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,432x = 775,126.50 × 775,126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,432x = 600,821,091,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,821,091,002.25/550,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,544.62

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