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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,482 and 775,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,482 and 775,179 is: 1,091,593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,482 : 775,179 = 775,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,482/775,179 = 775,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,482x = 775,179 × 775,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,482x = 600,902,482,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,902,482,041/550,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,593.33

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