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Finding the Third Proportional to 507,648 and 761,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 507,648 and 761,572 is: 1,142,508.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,648 : 761,572 = 761,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,648/761,572 = 761,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,648x = 761,572 × 761,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,648x = 579,991,911,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,991,911,184/507,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,508.02

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