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Finding the Third Proportional to 502,568 and 777,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 502,568 and 777,182 is: 1,201,851.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,568 : 777,182 = 777,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,568/777,182 = 777,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,568x = 777,182 × 777,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,568x = 604,011,861,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,011,861,124/502,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,851.02

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