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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,469.50 and 775,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,469.50 and 775,188 is: 1,091,643.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,469.50 : 775,188 = 775,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,469.50/775,188 = 775,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,469.50x = 775,188 × 775,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,469.50x = 600,916,435,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,916,435,344/550,469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,643.47

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