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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,506 and 775,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,506 and 775,239 is: 1,091,714.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,506 : 775,239 = 775,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,506/775,239 = 775,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,506x = 775,239 × 775,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,506x = 600,995,507,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,995,507,121/550,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,714.73

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