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Finding the Third Proportional to 504,444 and 771,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 504,444 and 771,444 is: 1,179,765.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,444 : 771,444 = 771,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,444/771,444 = 771,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,444x = 771,444 × 771,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,444x = 595,125,845,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,125,845,136/504,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,765.93

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