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Finding the Third Proportional to 500,114 and 714,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 500,114 and 714,652 is: 1,021,222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,114 : 714,652 = 714,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,114/714,652 = 714,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,114x = 714,652 × 714,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,114x = 510,727,481,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,727,481,104/500,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021,222.12

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