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Finding the Third Proportional to 503,966 and 726,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 503,966 and 726,141 is: 1,046,262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,966 : 726,141 = 726,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,966/726,141 = 726,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,966x = 726,141 × 726,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,966x = 527,280,751,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,280,751,881/503,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046,262.55

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