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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,541 and 804,564

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,541 and 804,564 is: 1,175,794.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,541 : 804,564 = 804,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,541/804,564 = 804,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,541x = 804,564 × 804,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,541x = 647,323,230,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,323,230,096/550,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,794.77

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