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Finding the Third Proportional to 503,026 and 761,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 503,026 and 761,044 is: 1,151,407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,026 : 761,044 = 761,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,026/761,044 = 761,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,026x = 761,044 × 761,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,026x = 579,187,969,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,187,969,936/503,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,407.62

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