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Finding the Third Proportional to 508,742 and 787,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 508,742 and 787,048 is: 1,217,600.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,742 : 787,048 = 787,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,742/787,048 = 787,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,742x = 787,048 × 787,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,742x = 619,444,554,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,444,554,304/508,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217,600.58

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