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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,542 and 804,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,542 and 804,566 is: 1,175,798.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,542 : 804,566 = 804,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,542/804,566 = 804,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,542x = 804,566 × 804,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,542x = 647,326,448,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,326,448,356/550,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,798.48

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