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Finding the Third Proportional to 500,696 and 775,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 500,696 and 775,779 is: 1,201,992.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,696 : 775,779 = 775,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,696/775,779 = 775,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,696x = 775,779 × 775,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,696x = 601,833,056,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,833,056,841/500,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,992.94

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