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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,580 and 815,634

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,580 and 815,634 is: 1,208,287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,580 : 815,634 = 815,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,580/815,634 = 815,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,580x = 815,634 × 815,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,580x = 665,258,821,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,258,821,956/550,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208,287.30

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