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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,500 and 850,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,500 and 850,797 is: 1,314,905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,500 : 850,797 = 850,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,500/850,797 = 850,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,500x = 850,797 × 850,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,500x = 723,855,535,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,855,535,209/550,500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,905.60

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