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Finding the Third Proportional to 503,076 and 761,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 503,076 and 761,095 is: 1,151,447.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,076 : 761,095 = 761,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,076/761,095 = 761,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,076x = 761,095 × 761,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,076x = 579,265,599,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,265,599,025/503,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,447.49

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