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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,505 and 804,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,505 and 804,514 is: 1,175,725.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,505 : 804,514 = 804,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,505/804,514 = 804,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,505x = 804,514 × 804,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,505x = 647,242,776,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,242,776,196/550,505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,725.52

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