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Finding the Third Proportional to 487,536 and 778,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 487,536 and 778,530 is: 1,243,208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,536 : 778,530 = 778,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,536/778,530 = 778,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,536x = 778,530 × 778,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,536x = 606,108,960,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,108,960,900/487,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,208.63

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