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Finding the Third Proportional to 500,646 and 774,735

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Solution

The third proportional to 500,646 and 774,735 is: 1,198,879.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,646 : 774,735 = 774,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,646/774,735 = 774,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,646x = 774,735 × 774,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,646x = 600,214,320,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,214,320,225/500,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,879.69

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