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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,494 and 850,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,494 and 850,791 is: 1,314,901.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,494 : 850,791 = 850,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,494/850,791 = 850,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,494x = 850,791 × 850,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,494x = 723,845,325,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,845,325,681/550,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,901.39

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