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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,562 and 804,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,562 and 804,598 is: 1,175,849.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,562 : 804,598 = 804,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,562/804,598 = 804,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,562x = 804,598 × 804,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,562x = 647,377,941,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,377,941,604/550,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,849.30

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