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Finding the Third Proportional to 508,732 and 748,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 508,732 and 748,302 is: 1,100,689.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,732 : 748,302 = 748,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,732/748,302 = 748,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,732x = 748,302 × 748,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,732x = 559,955,883,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,955,883,204/508,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100,689.33

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