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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,488 and 804,492

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,488 and 804,492 is: 1,175,697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,488 : 804,492 = 804,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,488/804,492 = 804,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,488x = 804,492 × 804,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,488x = 647,207,378,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,207,378,064/550,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,697.52

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