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Finding the Third Proportional to 507,324 and 759,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 507,324 and 759,402 is: 1,136,731.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,324 : 759,402 = 759,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,324/759,402 = 759,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,324x = 759,402 × 759,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,324x = 576,691,397,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,691,397,604/507,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136,731.95

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