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Finding the Third Proportional to 505,350 and 757,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 505,350 and 757,246 is: 1,134,701.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,350 : 757,246 = 757,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,350/757,246 = 757,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,350x = 757,246 × 757,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,350x = 573,421,504,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,421,504,516/505,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134,701.70

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