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Finding the Third Proportional to 504,940 and 758,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 504,940 and 758,705 is: 1,140,003.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,940 : 758,705 = 758,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,940/758,705 = 758,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,940x = 758,705 × 758,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,940x = 575,633,277,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,633,277,025/504,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,003.32

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