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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,567.13 and 775,326.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,567.13 and 775,326.94 is: 1,091,841.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,567.13 : 775,326.94 = 775,326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,567.13/775,326.94 = 775,326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,567.13x = 775,326.94 × 775,326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,567.13x = 601,131,860,013.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,131,860,013.13/550,567.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,841.18

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