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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,526 and 804,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,526 and 804,542 is: 1,175,762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,526 : 804,542 = 804,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,526/804,542 = 804,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,526x = 804,542 × 804,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,526x = 647,287,829,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,287,829,764/550,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,762.51

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