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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,544 and 804,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,544 and 804,569 is: 1,175,802.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,544 : 804,569 = 804,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,544/804,569 = 804,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,544x = 804,569 × 804,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,544x = 647,331,275,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,331,275,761/550,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,802.98

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