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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,532 and 804,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,532 and 804,553 is: 1,175,781.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,532 : 804,553 = 804,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,532/804,553 = 804,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,532x = 804,553 × 804,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,532x = 647,305,529,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,305,529,809/550,532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,781.84

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