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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,550 and 804,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,550 and 804,580 is: 1,175,822.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,550 : 804,580 = 804,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,550/804,580 = 804,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,550x = 804,580 × 804,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,550x = 647,348,976,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,348,976,400/550,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,822.32

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