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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,552 and 804,583

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,552 and 804,583 is: 1,175,826.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,552 : 804,583 = 804,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,552/804,583 = 804,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,552x = 804,583 × 804,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,552x = 647,353,803,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,353,803,889/550,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,826.81

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