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Finding the Third Proportional to 505,467 and 760,252.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 505,467 and 760,252.50 is: 1,143,465.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,467 : 760,252.50 = 760,252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,467/760,252.50 = 760,252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,467x = 760,252.50 × 760,252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,467x = 577,983,863,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,983,863,756.25/505,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,465.08

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