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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,561 and 804,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,561 and 804,594 is: 1,175,839.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,561 : 804,594 = 804,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,561/804,594 = 804,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,561x = 804,594 × 804,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,561x = 647,371,504,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,371,504,836/550,561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,839.74

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