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Finding the Third Proportional to 507,654 and 761,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 507,654 and 761,580 is: 1,142,518.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,654 : 761,580 = 761,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,654/761,580 = 761,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,654x = 761,580 × 761,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,654x = 580,004,096,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,004,096,400/507,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,518.52

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