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Finding the Third Proportional to 503,964 and 726,138

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Solution

The third proportional to 503,964 and 726,138 is: 1,046,258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,964 : 726,138 = 726,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,964/726,138 = 726,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,964x = 726,138 × 726,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,964x = 527,276,395,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,276,395,044/503,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046,258.06

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