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Finding the Third Proportional to 508,740 and 787,045

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Solution

The third proportional to 508,740 and 787,045 is: 1,217,596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,740 : 787,045 = 787,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,740/787,045 = 787,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,740x = 787,045 × 787,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,740x = 619,439,832,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,439,832,025/508,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217,596.08

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