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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,504.50 and 804,511.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,504.50 and 804,511.50 is: 1,175,719.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,504.50 : 804,511.50 = 804,511.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,504.50/804,511.50 = 804,511.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,504.50x = 804,511.50 × 804,511.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,504.50x = 647,238,753,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,238,753,632.25/550,504.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,719.28

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