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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,695 and 804,901.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,695 and 804,901.50 is: 1,176,452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,695 : 804,901.50 = 804,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,695/804,901.50 = 804,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,695x = 804,901.50 × 804,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,695x = 647,866,424,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,866,424,702.25/550,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,452.35

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