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Finding the Third Proportional to 503,084 and 785,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 503,084 and 785,253 is: 1,225,684.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,084 : 785,253 = 785,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,084/785,253 = 785,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,084x = 785,253 × 785,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,084x = 616,622,274,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,622,274,009/503,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,684.53

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