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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,483 and 775,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,483 and 775,180 is: 1,091,594.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,483 : 775,180 = 775,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,483/775,180 = 775,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,483x = 775,180 × 775,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,483x = 600,904,032,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,904,032,400/550,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,594.17

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