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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,068 and 500,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,068 and 500,593 is: 785,391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,068 : 500,593 = 500,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,068/500,593 = 500,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,068x = 500,593 × 500,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,068x = 250,593,351,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,593,351,649/319,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,391.68

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