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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,484 and 775,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,484 and 775,182 is: 1,091,597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,484 : 775,182 = 775,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,484/775,182 = 775,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,484x = 775,182 × 775,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,484x = 600,907,133,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,907,133,124/550,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,597.82

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