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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,650 and 775,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,650 and 775,441 is: 1,091,998.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,650 : 775,441 = 775,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,650/775,441 = 775,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,650x = 775,441 × 775,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,650x = 601,308,744,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,308,744,481/550,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,998.08

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