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Finding the Third Proportional to 497,112 and 777,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 497,112 and 777,660 is: 1,216,536.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,112 : 777,660 = 777,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,112/777,660 = 777,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,112x = 777,660 × 777,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,112x = 604,755,075,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,755,075,600/497,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216,536.87

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