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Finding the Third Proportional to 503,160 and 761,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 503,160 and 761,232 is: 1,151,669.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,160 : 761,232 = 761,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,160/761,232 = 761,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,160x = 761,232 × 761,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,160x = 579,474,157,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,474,157,824/503,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,669.76

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