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Finding the Third Proportional to 550,991.63 and 834,803.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 550,991.63 and 834,803.63 is: 1,264,805.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,991.63 : 834,803.63 = 834,803.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,991.63/834,803.63 = 834,803.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,991.63x = 834,803.63 × 834,803.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,991.63x = 696,897,092,313.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,897,092,313.14/550,991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,805.24

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