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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,506 and 804,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,506 and 804,522 is: 1,175,746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,506 : 804,522 = 804,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,506/804,522 = 804,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,506x = 804,522 × 804,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,506x = 647,255,648,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,255,648,484/550,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,746.76

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