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Finding the Third Proportional to 502,007 and 764,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 502,007 and 764,776 is: 1,165,088.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,007 : 764,776 = 764,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,007/764,776 = 764,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,007x = 764,776 × 764,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,007x = 584,882,330,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,882,330,176/502,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,088.00

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