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Finding the Third Proportional to 506,368 and 787,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 506,368 and 787,200 is: 1,223,781.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,368 : 787,200 = 787,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,368/787,200 = 787,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,368x = 787,200 × 787,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,368x = 619,683,840,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,683,840,000/506,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223,781.60

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