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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,966.50 and 807,585.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,966.50 and 807,585.75 is: 1,183,728.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,966.50 : 807,585.75 = 807,585.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,966.50/807,585.75 = 807,585.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,966.50x = 807,585.75 × 807,585.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,966.50x = 652,194,743,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,194,743,603.06/550,966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183,728.49

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