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Finding the Third Proportional to 507,278 and 759,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 507,278 and 759,333 is: 1,136,628.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,278 : 759,333 = 759,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,278/759,333 = 759,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,278x = 759,333 × 759,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,278x = 576,586,604,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,586,604,889/507,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136,628.45

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