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Finding the Third Proportional to 503,162 and 761,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 503,162 and 761,235 is: 1,151,674.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,162 : 761,235 = 761,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,162/761,235 = 761,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,162x = 761,235 × 761,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,162x = 579,478,725,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,478,725,225/503,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,674.26

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