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Finding the Third Proportional to 508,222 and 748,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 508,222 and 748,254 is: 1,101,652.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,222 : 748,254 = 748,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,222/748,254 = 748,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,222x = 748,254 × 748,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,222x = 559,884,048,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,884,048,516/508,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,652.52

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