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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,512 and 804,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,512 and 804,525 is: 1,175,742.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,512 : 804,525 = 804,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,512/804,525 = 804,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,512x = 804,525 × 804,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,512x = 647,260,475,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,260,475,625/550,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,742.72

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