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Finding the Third Proportional to 500,904 and 733,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 500,904 and 733,374 is: 1,073,733.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,904 : 733,374 = 733,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,904/733,374 = 733,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,904x = 733,374 × 733,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,904x = 537,837,423,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,837,423,876/500,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,733.54

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