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Finding the Third Proportional to 502,773 and 703,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 502,773 and 703,281 is: 983,752.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,773 : 703,281 = 703,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,773/703,281 = 703,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,773x = 703,281 × 703,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,773x = 494,604,164,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,604,164,961/502,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,752.44

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