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Finding the Third Proportional to 508,644 and 747,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 508,644 and 747,378 is: 1,098,162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,644 : 747,378 = 747,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,644/747,378 = 747,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,644x = 747,378 × 747,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,644x = 558,573,874,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,573,874,884/508,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,162.71

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