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Finding the Third Proportional to 487,917 and 761,385

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Solution

The third proportional to 487,917 and 761,385 is: 1,188,126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,917 : 761,385 = 761,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,917/761,385 = 761,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,917x = 761,385 × 761,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,917x = 579,707,118,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,707,118,225/487,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,126.50

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