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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,985.63 and 834,796.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,985.63 and 834,796.13 is: 1,264,796.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,985.63 : 834,796.13 = 834,796.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,985.63/834,796.13 = 834,796.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,985.63x = 834,796.13 × 834,796.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,985.63x = 696,884,570,315.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,884,570,315.02/550,985.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,796.28

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