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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,562 and 815,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,562 and 815,608 is: 1,208,249.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,562 : 815,608 = 815,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,562/815,608 = 815,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,562x = 815,608 × 815,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,562x = 665,216,409,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,216,409,664/550,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208,249.77

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