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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,479 and 775,174.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,479 and 775,174.50 is: 1,091,586.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,479 : 775,174.50 = 775,174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,479/775,174.50 = 775,174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,479x = 775,174.50 × 775,174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,479x = 600,895,505,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,895,505,450.25/550,479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,586.61

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