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Finding the Third Proportional to 500,101 and 714,633

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Solution

The third proportional to 500,101 and 714,633 is: 1,021,194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,101 : 714,633 = 714,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,101/714,633 = 714,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,101x = 714,633 × 714,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,101x = 510,700,324,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,700,324,689/500,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021,194.37

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