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Finding the Third Proportional to 506,636 and 790,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 506,636 and 790,626 is: 1,233,803.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,636 : 790,626 = 790,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,636/790,626 = 790,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,636x = 790,626 × 790,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,636x = 625,089,471,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,089,471,876/506,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,803.90

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