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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,484 and 850,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,484 and 850,776 is: 1,314,878.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,484 : 850,776 = 850,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,484/850,776 = 850,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,484x = 850,776 × 850,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,484x = 723,819,802,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,819,802,176/550,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,878.91

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