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Finding the Third Proportional to 500,574 and 775,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 500,574 and 775,740 is: 1,202,165.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,574 : 775,740 = 775,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,574/775,740 = 775,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,574x = 775,740 × 775,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,574x = 601,772,547,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,772,547,600/500,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202,165.01

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