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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,618.50 and 807,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,618.50 and 807,732 is: 1,184,905.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,618.50 : 807,732 = 807,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,618.50/807,732 = 807,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,618.50x = 807,732 × 807,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,618.50x = 652,430,983,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,430,983,824/550,618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,905.67

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