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Finding the Third Proportional to 497,114 and 777,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 497,114 and 777,661 is: 1,216,535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,114 : 777,661 = 777,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,114/777,661 = 777,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,114x = 777,661 × 777,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,114x = 604,756,630,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,756,630,921/497,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216,535.10

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