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Finding the Third Proportional to 504,452 and 737,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 504,452 and 737,278 is: 1,077,563.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,452 : 737,278 = 737,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,452/737,278 = 737,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,452x = 737,278 × 737,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,452x = 543,578,849,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,578,849,284/504,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077,563.08

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