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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,692 and 804,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,692 and 804,897 is: 1,176,445.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,692 : 804,897 = 804,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,692/804,897 = 804,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,692x = 804,897 × 804,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,692x = 647,859,180,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,859,180,609/550,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,445.60

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