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Finding the Third Proportional to 500,832 and 751,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 500,832 and 751,464 is: 1,127,520.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,832 : 751,464 = 751,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,832/751,464 = 751,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,832x = 751,464 × 751,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,832x = 564,698,143,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,698,143,296/500,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127,520.09

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