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Finding the Third Proportional to 508,228 and 677,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 508,228 and 677,545 is: 903,270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,228 : 677,545 = 677,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,228/677,545 = 677,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,228x = 677,545 × 677,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,228x = 459,067,227,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,067,227,025/508,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903,270.24

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