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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,546 and 804,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,546 and 804,578 is: 1,175,825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,546 : 804,578 = 804,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,546/804,578 = 804,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,546x = 804,578 × 804,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,546x = 647,345,758,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,345,758,084/550,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,825.01

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