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Finding the Third Proportional to 500,032 and 794,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 500,032 and 794,334 is: 1,261,852.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,032 : 794,334 = 794,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,032/794,334 = 794,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,032x = 794,334 × 794,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,032x = 630,966,503,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,966,503,556/500,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,852.25

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