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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,544 and 804,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,544 and 804,571 is: 1,175,808.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,544 : 804,571 = 804,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,544/804,571 = 804,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,544x = 804,571 × 804,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,544x = 647,334,494,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,334,494,041/550,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,808.83

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