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Finding the Third Proportional to 501,248 and 777,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 501,248 and 777,320 is: 1,205,443.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,248 : 777,320 = 777,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,248/777,320 = 777,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,248x = 777,320 × 777,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,248x = 604,226,382,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,226,382,400/501,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205,443.98

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