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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,528 and 804,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,528 and 804,545 is: 1,175,767.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,528 : 804,545 = 804,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,528/804,545 = 804,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,528x = 804,545 × 804,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,528x = 647,292,657,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,292,657,025/550,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,767.00

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