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Finding the Third Proportional to 507,922 and 759,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 507,922 and 759,396 is: 1,135,375.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,922 : 759,396 = 759,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,922/759,396 = 759,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,922x = 759,396 × 759,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,922x = 576,682,284,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,682,284,816/507,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135,375.68

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