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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,548 and 804,577

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,548 and 804,577 is: 1,175,817.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,548 : 804,577 = 804,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,548/804,577 = 804,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,548x = 804,577 × 804,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,548x = 647,344,148,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,344,148,929/550,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,817.82

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