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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,503 and 804,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,503 and 804,510 is: 1,175,718.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,503 : 804,510 = 804,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,503/804,510 = 804,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,503x = 804,510 × 804,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,503x = 647,236,340,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,236,340,100/550,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,718.10

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