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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,537.50 and 801,838.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,537.50 and 801,838.50 is: 1,167,849.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,537.50 : 801,838.50 = 801,838.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,537.50/801,838.50 = 801,838.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,537.50x = 801,838.50 × 801,838.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,537.50x = 642,944,980,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,944,980,082.25/550,537.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,849.57

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