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Finding the Third Proportional to 505,924 and 676,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 505,924 and 676,998 is: 905,919.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,924 : 676,998 = 676,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,924/676,998 = 676,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,924x = 676,998 × 676,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,924x = 458,326,292,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,326,292,004/505,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905,919.25

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