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Finding the Third Proportional to 506,688 and 802,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 506,688 and 802,284 is: 1,270,327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,688 : 802,284 = 802,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,688/802,284 = 802,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,688x = 802,284 × 802,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,688x = 643,659,616,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,659,616,656/506,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270,327.33

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