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Finding the Third Proportional to 502,012 and 764,783

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Solution

The third proportional to 502,012 and 764,783 is: 1,165,097.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,012 : 764,783 = 764,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,012/764,783 = 764,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,012x = 764,783 × 764,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,012x = 584,893,037,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,893,037,089/502,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,097.72

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