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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,552 and 804,581

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,552 and 804,581 is: 1,175,820.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,552 : 804,581 = 804,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,552/804,581 = 804,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,552x = 804,581 × 804,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,552x = 647,350,585,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,350,585,561/550,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,820.97

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