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Finding the Third Proportional to 503,028 and 761,045

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Solution

The third proportional to 503,028 and 761,045 is: 1,151,406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,028 : 761,045 = 761,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,028/761,045 = 761,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,028x = 761,045 × 761,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,028x = 579,189,492,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,189,492,025/503,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,406.07

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