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Finding the Third Proportional to 500,998 and 774,834

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Solution

The third proportional to 500,998 and 774,834 is: 1,198,343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,998 : 774,834 = 774,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,998/774,834 = 774,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,998x = 774,834 × 774,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,998x = 600,367,727,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,367,727,556/500,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,343.56

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