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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,612.50 and 775,392.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,612.50 and 775,392.75 is: 1,091,936.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,612.50 : 775,392.75 = 775,392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,612.50/775,392.75 = 775,392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,612.50x = 775,392.75 × 775,392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,612.50x = 601,233,916,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,233,916,752.56/550,612.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,936.56

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