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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,517 and 804,531

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,517 and 804,531 is: 1,175,749.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,517 : 804,531 = 804,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,517/804,531 = 804,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,517x = 804,531 × 804,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,517x = 647,270,129,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,270,129,961/550,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,749.58

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