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Finding the Third Proportional to 508,064 and 748,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 508,064 and 748,060 is: 1,101,423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,064 : 748,060 = 748,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,064/748,060 = 748,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,064x = 748,060 × 748,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,064x = 559,593,763,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,593,763,600/508,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,423.76

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