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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,436 and 775,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,436 and 775,133 is: 1,091,555.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,436 : 775,133 = 775,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,436/775,133 = 775,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,436x = 775,133 × 775,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,436x = 600,831,167,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,831,167,689/550,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,555.00

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